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Shubman Gill And Wriddhiman Saha was bowled out by Siraj by two wickets in the powerplay, which was a major factor in GT’s defeat as they were bowled out for 147 in 19.3 overs on Saturday.
“Every time you saw Mohammed Siraj, you knew he was going to give it his all,” Gavaskar said on Star Sports Cricket Live. “Remember when his father died in Australia? He moved on. OK.
“A lot of people want to go back because your parents are very dear to you. But I think he realizes that it’s important to play for India. Also, he hasn’t matured at that stage. A mature player will 100% leave and go back.
“Remember what a great pitch he made in that game? gabba test match. To get someone like Steve Smith out at 55… so that’s the real strength, confidence and never-say-die attitude of Mohammed Siraj on the field.
Gifts of Faf du Plessis (64) and Virat Kohli (42) RCB Scoring 92 runs in the powerplay while chasing a modest 148, it was a dazzling start.
But RCB faltered, falling from 92/0 to 117/6 before winning comfortably in 13.4 overs.
“Something extraordinary happens in the powerplay when RCB bats. The game just starts and then suddenly things change. Are they trying to counter the net run rate solution? If so, then good batting for them Good because they need to work hard,” former Australia batsman Matthew Hayden explain.
“So they lost these three wickets Joshua Little Right in the middle of the game. And then they were able to put it together because, as you heard Faf say in the presentation, anything less than 180, even 190, is never going to be enough on this high-scoring venue.
Former England cricketer and coach Paul Collingwood also praised the “aggressive approach” of the RCB batsmen.
“RCB’s intensity with the ball should be commended. Even while chasing a modest total, Virat Kohli was seen stepping out of his line to effortlessly score a six off the second ball ball, which shows their aggressive intentions.
“Despite their position near the bottom of the table, RCB did not back down. They showed clarity, bravery and aggression, especially in the middle order. Although they lost wickets, I commend them for their aggressive approach, “He said.
(With PTI input)
