After stealing a win from the jaws of defeat towards Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli mentioned Glenn Maxwell’s 41-ball 59 was the distinction on the MA Chidambaram stadium in Chennai on Wednesday. RCB had posted 149 for 9 due to Maxwell’s effort after which defended it to win by 6 runs. SRH had been in a snug place at 96 for 1 earlier than they choked in powerful batting situations.
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After the match on the presentation ceremony, Kohli mentioned the additional bowling choices – RCB had 8 bowling choices – did the trick.
“Not as exhausted as I’m proud. It was a top game for us and probably it will get more and more tougher here. You saw it in KKR vs MI – you’re never really out of the game. The wicket is only going to get tougher in the coming games, and those extra bowling options made the impact performances in the middle overs,” he mentioned.
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“I told them if we’ve struggled to 149, it will be tougher for the opposition. I truly believed we could win with 150. The wicket was never a belter and tonight our execution under pressure was spot-on. The wicket kept getting tougher and tougher with the old ball.”
Kohli mentioned Maxwell gave the crew the momentum, and pressured they’re not wanting too far forward regardless of successful two in two video games.
“It’s about getting momentum in the first six overs, but for us Maxi gave us that momentum and got us closer to 150. Maxi’s innings was the difference for us.
“To be very honest, we’re not over-excited with victories this season. We have a clear plan and backing our players. Got Harshal from Delhi for a role. It’s a long tournament and you have to be professional with your job.”
Maxwell, in the meantime, was grateful to the franchise for giving him a selected function similar to the one he performs for Australia.
“It’s a very nice start, new franchise for me and they have given me a specific role. To start like this is really nice,” he mentioned.
Maxwell mentioned he was comfortable to have the reassurance of sturdy batsmen behind him.
“It’s nice to have batters behind you, you have freedom with AB to come and it’s a very similar role I have in the Australian cricket team. The support staff have been backing me as well. It’s just about using the experience. Get myself in and then go for the runs. Probably having those guys behind me is a luxury at RCB.
“Maybe was pushed a bit too deep and expected to go from ball one, which I am not pretty good at (in other franchises). Maybe a bit of culture thing as well. I think it’s my 4th IPL team and there’s a bit of pressure. So it was really key for me to turn up and do well.”
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