The 60th match of IPL 2022 noticed Royal Challengers Bangalore and Punjab Kings squaring off towards one another with PBKS registering a complete 54-run victory over Faf du Plessis and his males. Successful the toss, Bangalore selected to bowl first and the choice backfired utterly with Jonny Bairstow and Liam Livingstone going loopy on the Brabourne Stadium.
Whereas Bairstow amassed 66 off 29 on the prime, giving a fairy story begin to his aspect, Livingstone broke the again of RCB bowlers together with his 70 off 42. With splendid innings from Englishmen, Punjab posted an enormous whole of 209 runs on the board. Harshal Patel continued confirmed his class once more whereas selecting a four-for on the evening whereas Wanindu Hasaranga stored it tight from the opposite finish whereas conceding at a shocking 3.75 runs per over with two wickets.
Kagiso Rabada retains shining with the ball for PBKS
When it got here to chasing for RCB, they faltered as soon as once more as each openers within the type of Virat Kohli (20) and Faf du Plessis (10) stumbled early on. Rajat Patidar (26) and Glenn Maxwell (35) did give some hope to RCB however the effort was minuscule in entrance of the large required run fee. Kagiso Rabada was a stunner for PBKS but once more with three wickets to his tally whereas conceding at solely 5.25.
Shedding skipper, Faf du Plessis stated:
It was a very good rating, clearly Jonny the best way he began put our bowlers underneath actually stress. I assumed we pulled it again a bit. 200 was about par on that wicket, was a superb wicket. Whenever you’re chasing scores like that, you may’t afford to lose wickets in clusters and sadly, that’s what occurred to us. He (Kohli) is seeing the lighter aspect of it, each single method which you could probably get out, is going on to him. That’s how the sport works. All you are able to do is to maintain attempting arduous, work arduous and keep optimistic. He performed some good photographs tonight, clearly would need him to hold on. Dangerous patches occur to all of us, he’s taken it in the precise word. Not an excellent outing for us tonight. Will take a break day after which see how we are able to swap on for a sport that’s a must-win one for us. Yet another web session isn’t going to make you a greater participant, it’s about making yourselves stronger within the thoughts. If we play to our potential, we’re a really sturdy aspect. Sadly, we didn’t do this tonight.
Successful skipper, Mayank Agarwal stated:
We had been sensible with the bat. Wicket was holding up a bit. The best way Jonny and Livi batted, was wonderful. We haven’t modified loads to be trustworthy, nearly understanding few conditions, understanding the wicket. Must be adaptable and versatile which we’ve got been, which is good. Can’t be too defensive with the ball. If batsman get going, it doesn’t matter, the boundaries don’t matter today. Two factors essentially the most essential factor for us. So long as the job will get completed, I’m high-quality batting at 5. Very very energetic particular person, very assured man (Arshdeep). Enjoys his cricket. Should say he’s the chief within the workforce. He rallies round everybody, takes up the duty, even goes up and speaks to the bowlers generally.
Participant of the Match, Jonny Bairstow stated:
It’s a type of days. A few these come off and it’s your day. Many high quality bowlers within the IPL and generally you’ve bought to try to get them off their lengths (taking up Josh). It’s a very totally different commodity, enjoying with England and enjoying right here. Stats would counsel I fairly get pleasure from opening the batting. The bats are excellent, I have to admit.
Record of awardees from RCB vs PBKS match
Recreation Changer of the match- Harshal Patel
Tremendous Striker of the match- Jonny Bairstow
Most Sixes- Jonny Bairstow
Energy Participant of the match- Jonny Bairstow
Most Invaluable Asset of the match- Jonny Bairstow
Quickest Supply of the match- Mohammed Siraj
Most Fours- Liam Livingstone
