Faf du Plessis in post-match presentation ceremony
Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Faf du Plessis has expressed concerns about his team’s bowling firepower, emphasizing that the batsmen will need to compensate for this weakness as the IPL progresses. Following their fifth loss in six matches, du Plessis reflected on the team’s challenges, stating, “From a batting perspective, we have to push for that 200. We don’t have as many weapons in our bowling. So it comes down to the batting.”
Highlighting the bowling issues, du Plessis noted, “From a bowling perspective, we have lacked penetration. We have to get them two or three down in the powerplay. Always feels like we are on the back foot after the first four overs.” He also mentioned that RCB fell short of a competitive total due to dew playing a significant role in the second innings.
Commenting on Jasprit Bumrah’s exceptional performance, du Plessis acknowledged, “He has been the difference in the two innings. We put them under pressure but the one guy, being out there myself, and you see him with the ball in his hand.” He praised Bumrah’s variety and effectiveness in crucial moments.
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In response, winning captain Hardik Pandya expressed his admiration for Bumrah’s consistency and match-winning abilities. He also commended Suryakumar Yadav for his explosive innings, which played a crucial role in MI’s successful chase of the 197-run target.
Pandya revealed that MI’s motive was to chase down the target quickly to improve their net run rate. He praised Yadav’s adaptability and ability to perform in various situations.
Overall, the article discusses RCB’s bowling challenges, Bumrah’s match-winning performance, and MI’s strategic approach to chase down the target swiftly.
