Royal Challengers Bangalore's batting once again came a cropper as they were restricted to 96/9 in response to Rising Pune Supergiant's 157 for 3, and were defeated by 61 runs. So, that's all it boils down to. Could be a few reasons, expectations, people looking at us as a good batting side that made the playoffs previous year.
The Royal Challengers need a win if they are to stand any chance of finishing in the top four of IPL 2017.
Even though, Ishan Kishan (16) started the chase positively with three boundaries in the first two overs, Samuel Badree (2-29) struck twice in quick succession when he dismissed the opener and Brendon McCullum (3). Mumbai Indians have 12 points from eight matches, KKR 10 points from seven matches, and the Sunrisers have nine points from eight matches.
Kohli acknowledged that it is possibly down to the expectations that his side have failed to bat better despite their trio of AB De Villiers, Chris Gayle and Virat himself.
Kohli only reduced the margin of defeat with a gritty knock. He was particularly appreciative of Pawan Negi, who conceded only 18 runs in his four overs and picked up Rahul Tripathi's wicket.
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"The bowling performance has been exceptional".
Commenting on the batting flops this season, he explained: "Last season we had a different batting line up". It has been a real improvement from where we were a year ago. "A number of guys I suppose, aren't in the form expected of them", Vettori said.
"Definitely. We know our strengths and what we have to do".
The win has taken Gujarat to the sixth position while Bangalore move down to the seventh position in the table.
The hosts have made a couple of changes with Deepak Chahar and Lockie Ferguson replacing Shardul Thakur and Faf du Plessis while all-rounder Ben Stokes is yet to recover fully. Smith said. "Three overs of dot balls from Lockie, hit good lengths and bowled good bouncers as well". The Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper said the players were hesitant to try out different things, which was affecting their results. Tye who took a hat-trick against Rising Pune Giants in his IPL debut once again showed some lovely bowling picking up two wickets in two consecutive balls left Bangalore at 22 for the loss of 3 wickets in the 5 over. "Today's win gives us a lot of confidence", Raina said.
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