The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) found another reason to disappoint their fans on Saturday. Despite seeing Virat Kohli match his highest IPL score, 113, the Bengaluru franchise couldn’t beat the Rajasthan Royals, as the Sanju Samson-led side continued its unbeaten run in the campaign. With RCB suffering its 4th loss in 5 games, the team is staring at another below-par campaign which is likely to see them miss out on a playoffs spot yet again. Irfan Pathan, former India cricketer-turned-commentator, dissected RCB’s problems one by one as he explained the reasons behind the franchise’s troubles in the T20 league.
RCB found it tough to break RR’s partnerships, with Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson virtually doing it all for their side while chasing the target of 184. Irfan admitted that RCB don’t have a single go-to bowler at the moment.
“There are two guys playing with the strike rate of 170+ and on the other end there is not a single wicket-taker. Not a single go to bowler for RCB. How will you win?,” he said in the first tweet.
There are two guys playing with the strike rate of 170+ and on the other end there is not a single wicket taker. Not a single go to bowler for RCB. How will you win? #RRvRCB
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 6, 2024
In the scond tweet, Irfan highlighted how Buttler got his 100 at a strike-rate of 172 while also remaining unbeaten till the end. Though Kohli was also unbeaten for RCB, his strike-rate left much to be desired.
“Brilliant 100 by Jos Buttler. Strike rate of 172 and seeing the team thru was an outstanding effort by him,” Pathan said.
Brilliant by Jos Buttler. Strike rate of 172 and seeing the team thru was an outstanding effort by him
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 6, 2024
Irfan also questioned the team selection by RCB, suggesting uncapped Indian Mahipal Lomror should’ve been picked as he has been one of the few in-form players for the franchise this season.
“Mahipal Lomror plays on this pitch in the domestic cricket n he wasn’t part of the playing 11. He has shown some form too. Indian coaches needs to get involve in the ipl so these basic mistakes doesn’t happen. This is just one example,” Pathan explained.
Mahipal Lomror plays on this pitch in the domestic cricket n he wasn’t part of the playing 11. He has shown some form too. Indian coaches needs to get involve in the ipl so these basic mistakes doesn’t happen. This is just one example.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 6, 2024
RCB are now 8th in the 10-team points table, with just one win in five games.
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