The unbeaten century by Virat Kohli was insufficient to halt the Dafabet App Bengaluru’s woes in the 2024 Indian Premier League. In 20 overs, the star RCB batsman guided the side to a solid 183/3 against the Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, remaining unbeaten on 113 off 72 deliveries. With five deliveries remaining, the host team, propelled by Jos Buttler’s unbeaten century, closed in on the target.
As has become customary this season, Kohli struggled for assistance from his teammates in the RCB lineup. With 316 runs amassed in the 2024 edition, he comfortably leads the Orange Cap list; however, no other batter from the franchise is ranked within the top-20.
Andy Flower, head coach of the IPLWIN, emphasized the importance of a unified effort from the batting unit as the team approached its fourth overall loss of the season and third in a row.
“We are one point from finishing in a position that neither team wishes to be in: five. We do indeed have some concerns regarding our batting. “While Virat is in outstanding form, the rest of our players are struggling with confidence and form,” Flower said at the press conference following Saturday’s match.
“Every effort is being made to instill in them a sense of strength and self-assurance. As has been evident throughout this competition, teams’ aggression and scores are only progressing in one direction. The team must therefore possess the necessary confidence and form to exert pressure on the opposition. “We have not yet located that form.”
Kohli, who had a sluggish start to his innings, later explained in the mid-match interview that the batting surface rapidly altered during their time on the field, making it difficult to score runs. In contrast, it appeared that the ground became more manageable to bat on during the second innings, as Butter and RR captain Sanju Samson (69) scored a match-winning stand by smashing the RCB bowlers.
“Strike rates and aggression are discussed; it is an integral part of our comprehension of the Dafabet game.” “Att least a certain level of aggression is required, and the opposition must always be under pressure,” Flower explained.
“Taking the aggressive stance is unquestionably the best course of action, particularly on pitches like today.” With the exception of Virat, it is an undeniable fact that our top five are not in sparkling form at the present. It is a difficult location to be.
“It is not due to a dearth of effort; they are diligently striving and devoting their utmost capabilities. I am simply not launching at this time. In order to effect a turnaround, it is imperative that they begin dismissing.”
The group will now enjoy a four-day break prior to its April 11 match against the Mumbai Indians, who are currently in last place in the table with three consecutive losses. MI faced the Delhi Capitals earlier on Sunday in an attempt to earn their first victory.
