In a batting performance that will be remembered for a long time, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) chased the goal with 178 runs against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in just 16.3 overs and without losing a wicket.
Rajasthan was 109 for 5 in 13.3 overs, but all-rounder Rahul Tewatia scored 23-ball 40 to help the 2008 champions score 177 for 9 in 20 overs. Tewatia’s innings were expected to motivate Rajasthan in the second half of the game, but some outstanding performances from captain Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal shine a bright light on Wankhede Stadium.
On rare occasions, Virat Kohli had to take a back seat and enjoy his young opener’s eyelashes from the best possible seat in the stadium. The 20-year-old Padikkal smashed the RR bowlers and played according to his whims and ideas in every corner of the floor.
Fifty came in just 27 balls and very soon the batsman was found to hit 91 of 47 balls. It only took RCB 16 runs with 30 balls at the time, and Kohli was in his elements, shuffling the ball like an artist.
At that moment, Padikkal asked the star cricketer to end the match and not think about his first IPL hundred. The captain also gave his verdict – “Come on first (a hundred)”.
“We talked about it (on the 100). He told me to end it, I told him to come to this first. He said many will come, I said yes, you can say that after you see the landmark.” achieved. He deserved it. ” to reach the three-digit mark, “said Virat Kohli in the award ceremony after the game after the 10-wicket win against Rajasthan.
“It was an excellent inning. He did really well last time in his first season. There was a lot of talk about not accelerating after reaching the 30s. He put all of that down. It was a good one Pitch to hit honestly, and its size meant bowlers struggled with their lengths. T20 cricket is always about partnership cricket. You can’t always make it big from the start. When you’re doing well “It’s important that I make sure I get dressed. Don’t lose my wicket. It can change on other days,” added Kohli.
Not a great name, but our bowlers are effective
In addition, Virat Kohli praised his bowlers for their “professionalism”. He stated that RCB did not have prominent names in the bowling department, but that those like Mohammed Siraj, Harshal Patel, Kyle Jamieson and Kane Richardson were “effective”.
Siraj broke the chaos in the power play overs and occupied Jos Buttler in the third over before chasing a dangerous David Miller in the fifth. Kyle Jamieson released Manan Vohra while Washington Sundar got the big wicket from Sanju Samson to reduce RR for 4 to 43.
Kane Richardon and Harshal Patel also struck in the middle.
“We don’t have great names (in bowling) but we have effective ones. We have depth in bowling. They are professionals. We’ve taken the most wickets in death this season and we’re proud of that. Dev’s innings were great, but me would like to attribute the facility to the bowlers as well. “
Finally, the skipper asked his fan not to be overwhelmed by RCB after the fourth win of the season in a row. He expected things to change pretty quickly.
“I would just tell the fans that they shouldn’t be overwhelmed. We are professional. We understand that we can lose momentum quickly. Step by step, not overwhelmed,” said Virat Kohli.
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