Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Virat Kohli celebrates his half-century throughout the match towards Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League 2023, at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru on Saturday.
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Saturday (April 15) will witness two mouth-watering contests in IPL as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) tackle Delhi Capitals (DC) whereas Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) host Punjab Kings (PBKS) at dwelling.
An excellent signal for RCB is the best way their batting mainstay Virat Kohli is batting in IPL. Kohli’s batting with constructive intent this season is a giant plus for the franchise.
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar believes it would enhance RCB’s possibilities of ending in the highest 4 in IPL 2023.
Speaking on Star Sports’ Cricket Live Show, Sunil Gavaskar mentioned, “This year RCB’s claim is on Virat Kohli. If he plays well in every game, then the chances of RCB winning increase. Virat is one of the biggest superstars and not only RCB but fans of every team want to see runs coming out of his bat.”
Delhi Capitals’ batting has been a weak hyperlink in the continued IPL 2023 and captain David Warner’s aspect is winless in 4 video games. Warner — who’s being criticised for his strike price in the event — has been the lone warrior with the bat for the Delhi franchise.
Former India pacer S Sreesanth has backed the senior Australia cricketer to do effectively with the bat and silence his critics.
Speaking on Star Sports‘ Cricket Live Show, Sreesanth mentioned, “The hunger for runs never dies for David Warner. He’s a typical Aussie, who’s always determined to dominate the cricket pitch. I’ve enjoyed bowling to him as he’s been one of the toughest batters to bowl to.”
In the second match on Super Saturday, KL Rahul — the captain of LSG — shall be up towards his earlier franchise Punjab Kings.
Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif has said that for LSG to do effectively, their skipper’s batting kind is essential. Speaking on Star Sports‘ Cricket Live Show, Mohammed Kaif mentioned, “If Lucknow has to do well, then KL Rahul will have to show the magic with his bat. The fate of this team largely depends on his batting.”
PBKS will as soon as once more be trying to financial institution upon their costliest participant Sam Curran for an all-round present towards LSG. Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag — who has been an element of Punjab arrange as a participant and mentor in the previous — reckons the younger England all-rounder together with fellow teammates Arshdeep Singh and Rahul Chahar shall be very essential gamers for Punjab Kings in IPL 2023.
Speaking on Star Sports‘ Cricket Live Show Virender Sehwag mentioned, “Sam Curran will prove to be a very important bowler for Punjab in TATA IPL. He has had a stellar run in the T20 World Cup and that confidence will work in favour of the team. Along with this, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, and Rahul Chahar provide strength to this team. Overall Punjab Kings have a very strong bowling unit.”
Riding upon Harry Brook’s imperious century, Sunrisers Hyderabad registered their second win of IPL 2023. The English batter — who made his IPL debut this 12 months — slammed a ton in his fourth look and lived up to the hype.
Impressed with Brooks’ superlative present towards a top quality Kolkata Knight Riders bowling assault, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh revealed what makes the explosive batter a pressure to reckon with in world cricket.
Speaking on Star Sports‘ Cricket Live Show Harbhajan Singh mentioned, “Harry Brooks plays fast bowling well. In his knock against KKR, he played all kinds of shots against the fast bowlers. Though he is not very strong against spin, he hides his weakness by taking singles and doubles. Whenever he gets a chance, he punishes the odd weak balls from fast bowlers.”
