Bring it on! Rawat’s knock, whereas inadequate to see RCB via, proved that he’s up for a battle.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take coronary heart from the exploits of Anuj Rawat in its IPL 2024 marketing campaign opener in opposition to Chennai Super Kings.
Coming in at six, the southpaw rescued the facet with a 25-ball 48 within the firm of Dinesh Karthik. It was not sufficient to earn a win for RCB, however Rawat’s rearguard motion proved that he’s up for a battle.
The wicketkeeper-batter featured in seven video games for RCB final season, with restricted success. This yr, he hopes to higher settle into his role as a finisher.
“The communication from our team management is clear. I will bat down the order, and if we lose early wickets, then I will bat in the middle-order,” Rawat mentioned right here on Sunday, on the eve of RCB’s fixture in opposition to Punjab Kings.
Virat Kohli was sluggish off the blocks in opposition to CSK, at one stage caught on 11 off 12 balls. Kohli, ultimately dismissed for a 20-ball 21, has no motive to change his sport plan, Rawat mentioned.
“We have seen Virat play for so many years; he plays the same way. We cannot say that he batted slow. He didn’t his chance to face many balls in the Power Play,” Rawat mentioned.
