Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) in a thrilling contest at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar and Jitesh Sharma strenghened RCB’s batting and helped set a massive total of 221 following which MI tried to chase the target but fell short of 12 runs.
Krunal Pandya was instrumental in RCB’s win, he took 4 crucial wickets and stopped Mumbai Indians from chasing the target. In the post-match presentation he opened up about playing against his brother Hardik Pandya.
Krunal Pandya On Defeating His Brother Hardik
“(On how tough it is to play against Hardik) The bond that we have, at the end of the day, we knew only one (Pandya) would win. But the love and affection we have for each other is very natural. He batted well. We won, and I also wanted to win, he also wanted to win. I feel for him. When I came on to bowl, when Santner was batting, the leg-side was shorter. The amount of games I have played in the last ten years, whatever experience I had, it had to come in, right.” Krunal said in post-match presentation
Also Read: MI Vs RCB: Hardik Pandya Disappointed After Loss Against RCB, Says ‘Don’t Know What To…’
RCB In Good ‘Headspace’
“Sometimes, you want to commit but you know it is important to commit 100%, so the execution becomes much on your side. I was clear in a way where I wanted to commit fully to whatever ball I wanted to bowl. (On working with Andy Flower) It has been fun. We were there for two years at LSG and we had a great run, I led also for three games. The way we are going as a team, winning three (out of four), we are in a good headspace.”
Also Read: PBKS Vs CSK: Pitch Report Of Mullanpur Stadium! High Scoring Match Expected – Check Toss Strategy
Krunal Pandya Lauds RCB Captain Rajat Patdar
“Great to play under Andy. (On Patidar and Jitesh) Rajat has been terrific the way he has started. A captain who gives you that comfort, he gives you the ball and backs your game-plan. Sometimes as a bowler, you want that. He has a calm demeanour, does not make things complicated. Been good playing under him. Jitesh has been terrific, he has improved his game.” as quoted by ESPNCricinfo
Also Read: Why Was Tilak Varma Retired Out In Match Against LSG? Hardik Pandya Shares The Truth!
RCB’s Terrific Batting Lineup
“The game awareness while batting has been top-notch, and with the gloves, he has been terrific always. Working hard and seeing the result, it feels good in a way. (On if they can go all the way) I don’t want to jinx it or say it, but we all know what you want at the end of the season. Just want to keep my head down and keep winning.”
