After enjoying three consecutive playoff appearances and narrowly missing out last year, RCB is enduring a nightmare campaign, suffering five defeats in their first six games. Concerns loom over their bowling unit, with captain Faf du Plessis acknowledging their shortage of options. In their recent match, Mumbai Indians chased down 199 runs in just 16 overs, further highlighting RCB‘s bowling woes. Facing Sunrisers Hyderabad next, another formidable batting lineup, poses a daunting challenge for them.
Sunrisers boast a formidable batting lineup with Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, Abdul Samad, and Pat Cummins, known for their explosive performances. Having posted the highest total in IPL history earlier this season and being the second-quickest scoring team, Sunrisers’ big-hitters are eager to exploit the short boundaries at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.
On the contrary, RCB has struggled with the third-worst economy rate this season. With Mohammed Siraj’s below-par performance and an ineffective spin attack, RCB faces a daunting task against the likes of Klaasen and company.
Du Plessis emphasized the need for their batsmen to step up, finding solace in his own and Rajat Patidar’s form in the last game, along with Dinesh Karthik’s impactful finishes.
Additionally, Virat Kohli, IPL’s leading run-scorer, holds a strong record against Sunrisers, showcasing his ability to score quickly against them compared to other teams.
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