RCB Captain Faf du Plessis Criticizes Bowlers After MI Defeat in “We Don’t Have Enough…” Statement

The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) faced their fifth loss in six matches on Thursday. Faf du Plessis expressed the pressure on the batters to consistently score over 200 runs due to limitations in their bowling resources. He remarked on the challenge of being on the back foot after the initial four overs and highlighted the impact of dew on the game. Du Plessis lamented RCB’s shortfall in their batting total, attributing it to the significant role played by dew in the second innings.

He emphasized the importance of understanding and adapting to the changing conditions in cricket and acknowledged Mumbai Indians’ effective performance in exploiting the dew factor. Speaking about Jasprit Bumrah’s stellar bowling performance, Du Plessis acknowledged his varied techniques and their effectiveness in creating pressure on the opposition. He praised Bumrah’s ability to take wickets while also adopting a defensive approach when needed. Winning captain Hardik Pandya expressed his admiration for Bumrah’s consistent contributions and solid performance, citing his dedication in practice and his valuable experience and confidence.

Pandya also lauded Suryakumar Yadav’s impressive batting display and his ability to adapt to any situation, praising his phenomenal striking ability. The focus on RCB’s pressure to overachieve in batting, the impact of dew on the game, and the remarkable performances of Bumrah and Yadav were the highlights of the post-match reactions.