4
1
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0
1
1
= 7
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DC vs RCB, 20th T20, IPL 2023 summary
DC
151-9(20.0)
Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 23 runs 🏆
RCB
(20.0)174-6
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P'ship : 23(15)
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That's it from another thrilling encounter in the Indian Premier League. Ninaad Dixit here signing off on behalf of my co-commentators Arijit Kundu, AkshayaKrishna Polya and scorer Paras Yadav. Stay tuned for more cricketing action from around the world.
Virat Kohli (Player of the Match): "A tricky one. When it went up in the air, I first of all made sure no one's close to me as I wanted space to judge the ball. It was difficult one and the other 2 were quite easy.
To be honest I was very disappointed that I got off to a full toss. I've been playing really well. After 50 I was targeting 30-35 runs in the next 10 balls. That's usually how I play and that would have helped us getting past 200. There was 1 thing I mentioned to the guys in the change room. 175 is enough on this pitch. It felt like it slowed down considerably when the spinners came on to bowl and even the balls to hit off the backfoot of Kuldeep specially were holding up. Unlike the other games that we played, maybe because we played in the day so I think we did well enough to get to 175 in the end and we had belief that its enough.
When I've played my best cricket, those are the balls that I've put away consistently. That helps me to put pressure on the bowler because if I can hit their best ball for four then obviously they will try to do something else and I back myself to hit good balls and the best bowlers in the opposition and that's how I motivate myself. I'm just happy to contribute for the team. Very very happy to get 2 points. I think we were deservingly in the game in the last 2 games before this and we kinda let it slip away quite significantly. To bounce back like this was very crucial and I'm just happy that I was able to contribute."
To be honest I was very disappointed that I got off to a full toss. I've been playing really well. After 50 I was targeting 30-35 runs in the next 10 balls. That's usually how I play and that would have helped us getting past 200. There was 1 thing I mentioned to the guys in the change room. 175 is enough on this pitch. It felt like it slowed down considerably when the spinners came on to bowl and even the balls to hit off the backfoot of Kuldeep specially were holding up. Unlike the other games that we played, maybe because we played in the day so I think we did well enough to get to 175 in the end and we had belief that its enough.
When I've played my best cricket, those are the balls that I've put away consistently. That helps me to put pressure on the bowler because if I can hit their best ball for four then obviously they will try to do something else and I back myself to hit good balls and the best bowlers in the opposition and that's how I motivate myself. I'm just happy to contribute for the team. Very very happy to get 2 points. I think we were deservingly in the game in the last 2 games before this and we kinda let it slip away quite significantly. To bounce back like this was very crucial and I'm just happy that I was able to contribute."
Player of the Match: Virat Kohli
Faf du Plessis (Royal Challengers Bangalore Captain): "We needed that just to get the confidence back in the group. T20 cricket is a game of that especially the bowling unit. We were unfortunate to defend in a few games now. Its not always easy at Chinnaswamy. So very proud of the bowlers tonight.
It was the first day game of the season also with this new rule now with the extra batter you always want to have some more runs on the board. 175 at a day game normally feels like a good score. The way we bowled in the first 6 overs, not only today but in all the games. Siraj setting the tone beautifully.
First 6 overs are the most important with the bat. You wanna try and play positive, get ahead in the game almost. The way that they bowled was just unbelievable. Huge credit to our seamers in the first 6."
It was the first day game of the season also with this new rule now with the extra batter you always want to have some more runs on the board. 175 at a day game normally feels like a good score. The way we bowled in the first 6 overs, not only today but in all the games. Siraj setting the tone beautifully.
First 6 overs are the most important with the bat. You wanna try and play positive, get ahead in the game almost. The way that they bowled was just unbelievable. Huge credit to our seamers in the first 6."
Active Catch of the Match: Aman Khan
Longest Six Hit in the Match: Faf du Plessis (86m)
Most Fours Hit in the Match: Virat Kohli
Most Valuable Asset of the Match: Virat Kohli
Game Changer of the Match: Virat Kohli
Electric Striker of the Match: Aman Khan
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