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IPL 2021: X-factor was lacking within the crew, says Virat Kohli after RCB undergo seventh successive defeat in UAE

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After Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) misplaced their seventh consecutive match within the UAE, Virat Kohli mentioned that the X-factor was lacking in his crew. Virat Kohli was dejected after RCB suffered 2nd consecutive defeat in UAE leg of IPL 2021 (Courtesy by BCCI)HIGHLIGHTSX-factor was lacking within the crew: Virat Kohli after CSK beat RCB in SharjahCSK bowled effectively within the again finish of the innings: Virat Kohli on RCB’s defeatRoyal Challengers Bangalore have been hammered by 6 wickets by Chennai Super KingsRoyal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli rued lack of X think about his crew after RCB suffered their seventh successive defeat within the UAE as Chennai Super Kings stormed to a six-wicket win in Sharjah. Kohli heaped wealthy reward on Chennai Super Kings bowlers, saying they bowled effectively within the again finish of the innings, executed the slower balls and yorkers properly.

RCB have been off to a flying begin with skipper Virat Kohli (53) and Devdutt Padikkal (70) laying a strong basis with a stand of 111 runs for the opening wicket. Kohli fell to the seasoned Dwayne Bravo after six boundaries and a six, whereas Padikkal hit 5 fours and three maximums earlier than being dismissed by Shardul Thakur, as RCB stuttered after a fantastic begin.RCB vs CSK, IPL 2021: Highlights | ReportChennai accomplished the run chase in 18.1 overs after Ruturaj Gaekwad (38) and Faf du Plessis (31) added 71 runs for the primary wicket to set the tone for CSK. With this win, CSK as soon as once more moved to the highest of the desk with seven wins from 9 matches.”The wicket did slow down a bit. But I feel we left out 15-20 runs out there. 175 would’ve been a winning total. Didn’t bowl consistently. Didn’t show that much courage I guess with the ball,” Kohli mentioned within the post-match presentation ceremony.”They bowled well in the back end of the innings, executed the slower balls and yorkers nicely. We spoke of areas we didn’t want them to hit and we didn’t do that.Virat Kohli urged his teammates to show more courage in a crunch as IPL 2021 gets closer to the end of the league stage.”That little little bit of X issue was lacking within the first 5-6 overs. Got to get on that profitable run once more. This one is a little more disappointing. The first one we simply weren’t within the recreation. Have to indicate extra braveness in crunch moments. This event goes by shortly,” Kohli added.Click right here for IndiaToday.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.