1
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1
0
1
1
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RCB vs SRH, 65th T20, IPL 2023 summary
RCB
187-2(19.2)
RCB won by 8 wickets 🏆
SRH
(20.0)186-5
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P'ship : 10(6)
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That's a wrap to our proceedings of Match 65 of the Indian Premier League 2023 where RCB got the points and stayed in the playoffs race. Join us back tomorrow for Match 66 between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals live from Dharamsala. Stay tuned for more cricketing actions across the globe in our network.
This is Ayan Chatterjee signing off on behalf of my co-commentators Akshay Bhide and Ninaad Dixit alongside scorer/analyst Paras Yadav. Stay safe, happy, and cool. Goodnight and CHEERS!
This is Ayan Chatterjee signing off on behalf of my co-commentators Akshay Bhide and Ninaad Dixit alongside scorer/analyst Paras Yadav. Stay safe, happy, and cool. Goodnight and CHEERS!
Virat Kohli (POTM): "Quite special considering where we are placed in the points table and the magnitude of the game. I thought Hyderabad got a very good score. The ball was gripping in between overs as well. We wanted a good, solid start and didn't expect to be 172 without loss. But that's how well me and Faf has played this season. He is at a different level. I have had a quiet couple of games in the last few but the way I was hitting the ball in the nets, it wasn't transitioning in the last 2-3 games. So I wanted to make an impact and my intent from ball one was to go after the bowlers. Something that I have done through the season. There was a little bit of dip but I wanted to pick the game from my time.
I was telling the boys the way I am looked at as an IPL player as well. Its like 'he's fine few impact knocks.' Its my 6th IPL 100. I don't give myself enough credit for it. Because I am under a lot of stress already. I don't care what anyone says on the outside because its that their opinion. When you are in a situation then you know how to win games and I have done that for a long time. Its playing a situation that I take the pride in. I've never been a guy who tries so many fancy shots. You have to play 12 months a year.
Its just amazing to bat with Faf we've got around 900 runs this season together. I enjoy batting with him just as I enjoyed with AB. There was just an understanding of where the game is going and what needs to be done. We pump each other and give each other feedback on how we can play certain bowlers. Its a beautiful transition for us to come at top for RCB and making an impact which is so important.
I just feel very blessed and grateful. Crowd here was amazing as well. I told Faf when I was batting at 70 or 75, I was feeling it like a home game as they were chanting RCB and my name as well. I haven't forced anyone to follow me or get inspired by me. I have been myself on the field, I do everything that I do on the field very honestly and I think that resonates with people and I am happy that they get happy watching me play. Its such an amazing position to be in that you can provide happiness to so many people."
I was telling the boys the way I am looked at as an IPL player as well. Its like 'he's fine few impact knocks.' Its my 6th IPL 100. I don't give myself enough credit for it. Because I am under a lot of stress already. I don't care what anyone says on the outside because its that their opinion. When you are in a situation then you know how to win games and I have done that for a long time. Its playing a situation that I take the pride in. I've never been a guy who tries so many fancy shots. You have to play 12 months a year.
Its just amazing to bat with Faf we've got around 900 runs this season together. I enjoy batting with him just as I enjoyed with AB. There was just an understanding of where the game is going and what needs to be done. We pump each other and give each other feedback on how we can play certain bowlers. Its a beautiful transition for us to come at top for RCB and making an impact which is so important.
I just feel very blessed and grateful. Crowd here was amazing as well. I told Faf when I was batting at 70 or 75, I was feeling it like a home game as they were chanting RCB and my name as well. I haven't forced anyone to follow me or get inspired by me. I have been myself on the field, I do everything that I do on the field very honestly and I think that resonates with people and I am happy that they get happy watching me play. Its such an amazing position to be in that you can provide happiness to so many people."
Virat Kohli is the player of the match.
Faf du Plessis (Royal Challengers Bangalore Captain): "Yes, sure. Amazing chase. We did feel it was a good wicket. 200 was a par score. Klaasen played well but hardly any balls spun here. Look, we are doing the right things.
Clinical with the bat and ball in the previous game. So, we want to continue in the same way. We compliment each other and we are like-minded and we talk to each other and love batting with each other.
Yes, it's been a good ride and now going back home I am sure the crowds will be up for it in a must-win game against Gujarat. Looking forward to it."
Clinical with the bat and ball in the previous game. So, we want to continue in the same way. We compliment each other and we are like-minded and we talk to each other and love batting with each other.
Yes, it's been a good ride and now going back home I am sure the crowds will be up for it in a must-win game against Gujarat. Looking forward to it."
Active Catch of the Match: Glenn Phillips
Longest Six Hit in the Match: Virat Kohli (103 m)
Most Fours Hit in the Match: Virat Kohli (12 fours)
Most Valuable Asset of the Match: Virat Kohli
Game Changer of the Match: Heinrich Klaasen
Electric Striker of the Match: Heinrich Klaasen
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