Opting to bat first towards the Orange Military, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who have 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 shedding 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 great evening. Few over par with the ball and sadly misplaced a number of wickets all through our innings. We have been gonna bat first, it appears to be working for us. Earlier than the previous couple of wins, we have been considering that we have been a bowl-first crew. Did not go our approach. (Message to the group) I communicate after wins, Dan (Vettori) speaks after losses,” Cummins mentioned after the match.
“The boys have been doing very well, it is T20 cricket, you aren’t going to win each sport. Do not dwell on this an excessive amount of. (Excessive danger, excessive reward method with the bat) I feel it is our sturdy go well with. It is not going to work each sport. One or two video games the place it hasn’t gone our approach firstly, we nonetheless managed to get complete. Nonetheless suppose that is the best way ahead for our boys,” the SRH skipper mentioned.
Sunrisers will subsequent face Chennai Tremendous Kings on April 28.
