Opting to bat first towards the Orange Military, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who had been determined for a much-needed win, rode on Rajat Patidar‘s explosive half-century, Virat Kohli‘s magnificent knock, and a robust efficiency from the spinners to safe a 35-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad, ending their six-game dropping streak.
This win was essential for RCB, who had misplaced seven of their earlier eight video games. After the defeat, SRH skipper Pat Cummins lamented the loss towards the bottom-placed RCB.
“Not a super evening. Few over par with the ball and sadly misplaced just a few wickets all through our innings. We had been gonna bat first, it appears to be working for us. Earlier than the previous few wins, we had been considering that we had been a bowl-first staff. Did not go our means. (Message to the group) I communicate after wins, Dan (Vettori) speaks after losses,” Cummins stated after the match.
“The boys have been doing very well, it is T20 cricket, you aren’t going to win each recreation. Do not dwell on this an excessive amount of. (Excessive threat, excessive reward method with the bat) I believe it is our sturdy go well with. It isn’t going to work each recreation. One or two video games the place it hasn’t gone our means firstly, we nonetheless managed to get an excellent whole. Nonetheless assume that is the best way ahead for our boys,” the SRH skipper stated.
Sunrisers will subsequent face Chennai Tremendous Kings on April 28.
