RCB Captain Faf du Plessis Blames Siraj And Co For Always Being On the Backfoot

The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) faced their fifth loss in six matches on Thursday. After the defeat to Mumbai Indians, Faf du Plessis expressed the need for RCB’s batting lineup to score over 200 runs in every match due to the pressure on their bowling resources. Du Plessis felt that RCB fell short of a winning score, attributing it to the dew playing a significant role during the second innings. He also mentioned that they were aware of the dew’s impact and believed they needed to post a higher total, ideally in the range of 215-220, as 190 runs proved insufficient.

Du Plessis commended Jasprit Bumrah’s performance, acknowledging his variety and skill as a key difference-maker in the match. He also praised Bumrah’s ability to handle pressure and his effectiveness in taking wickets while maintaining a defensive approach. The winning captain, Hardik Pandya, expressed his admiration for Bumrah’s consistent performance and highlighted the impact of Suryakumar Yadav, who played a crucial role by scoring 52 runs off just 19 balls during Mumbai Indians’ pursuit of the 197-run target. Pandya praised Yadav’s ability to adapt to the situation and deliver under pressure.

Overall, the match saw RCB facing challenges in their bowling resources and struggling to defend their totals, while Mumbai Indians capitalized on the efforts of key players like Bumrah and Yadav to secure victory.