Fans are enjoying a blockbuster Sunday with two thrilling matches. In the latter half, Royal Challengers Bengaluru faces Delhi Capitals in Bengaluru. The teams are fiercely contesting this crucial match with great intensity, each vying for the valuable 2 points that could bolster their Playoff aspirations. The battle is laden with significance, with both sides aiming to secure a vital victory to stay competitive in the race for Playoff qualification in this exciting IPL season.
Axar Patel About Rishabh Pant:
Rishabh Pant, the captain of Delhi Capitals, is absent from today’s vital match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru due to a breach of the IPL’s code of conduct. The team has faced issues with slow over-rates on three occasions, leading to Pant’s suspension for one match and a fine of 30 lakhs rupees. Consequently, Axar Patel has stepped up as the stand-in captain in place of Pant for this match. This unexpected turn of events presents a new leadership dynamic for Delhi Capitals in this crucial IPL encounter.
While talking about Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel said, “Rishabh Pant was quite angry at the team’s hotel. He even appealed, because a captain cannot be blamed for the bowlers’ fault”.
During the toss, Axar Patel mentioned that Rishabh Pant is present at the ground, providing motivation to the team. However, for today’s match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kumar Kushagra has replaced Rishabh Pant in the playing XI. This change highlights the team’s adaptability and the support they receive from Pant, even in his absence from the playing field.
Match Right Now:
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are currently at 109 for 2 after 9.5 overs, maintaining an impressive current run rate (CRR) of 11.08. Rajat Patidar leads the charge with a blazing 46 runs off just 24 balls, striking at a sensational rate of 191.67. He has smashed 3 fours and 3 sixes. Accompanying him is Will Jacks, who has contributed 27 runs off 15 deliveries at a strike rate of 180.00, including 1 boundary and 2 sixes.
RCB faced setbacks with the dismissals of Virat Kohli and skipper Faf du Plessis, but Patidar and Jacks have forged a strong partnership, adding 73 runs in just 37 balls. This partnership has propelled RCB’s innings with aggressive batting and a steady accumulation of runs, setting the stage for an imposing total against Delhi Capitals.
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