IPL 2022 | RCB are not about simply 3 stars, they’re discovering new heroes: Aakash Chopra

Former India opener Aakash Chopra mentioned Royal Challengers Bangalore are not simply depending on their three large stars and the power to search out new heroes in each match has held them in good stead in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. RCB progressed to Qualifier 2 after beating Lucknow Super Giants within the Eliminator on Wednesday, May 25 on the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

RCB rode on a surprising 112 not out from Rajat Patidar, who walked in at No. 3, and smashed the LSG bowlers round with excellent conviction. Patidar put the strain proper again on Lucknow after Mohsin Khan acquired the large wicket of Faf du Plessis early.

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Virat Kohli and Patidar added 66 runs for the 2nd wicket however the former captain was not in a position to convert his begin into a giant knock as he fell within the seventh over for 25. Big-hitter Glenn Maxwell had a uncommon off day as he fell cheaply however Dinesh Karthik got here up with an excellent late cameo.

On a day when du Plessis, Maxwell and Kohli did not get going, it was 28-year-old Patidar who did the job for RCB with one of many best knocks performed within the knockout phases of the IPL.

“The biggest thing is that neither did Faf score runs – he was dismissed for a golden duck, nor did Virat Kohli score runs – scored a run-a-ball 25. Maxwell’s bat also does not fire but despite that, this team wins the match. This is what a team is all about, this team is no longer about the three stars,” Chopra mentioned throughout his YouTube present.

The story has gone far-off from that, they’re doing superb loss of life bowling. They are discovering new heroes in each sport and this time round it was all about Rajat Patidar.”

As Chora identified, it has been a collaborative effort for RCB in IPL 2022. While captain du Plessis has chipped in with some essential knocks, Kohli has managed to maintain the present working regardless of not being in the perfect of varieties. Dinesh Karthik has been a revelation for RCB on the finisher’s function whereas Maxwell has additionally chipped in with a few cameos and, at occasions, with the ball too.

When it involves the bowling division, Wanindu Hasaranga is the stand-out performer for RCB with 25 wickets however Josh Hazlewood and Harshal Patel have accomplished their job splendidly properly.

Having damaged the Eliminator jinx, RCB might be pumped-up after they face Rajasthan Royals within the Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad on Friday. The winner of that tie will face Gujarat Tians within the ultimate on Sunday.