IPL 2021: 3 Stars From Royal Challengers Bangalore Who Will Be Game Changers Against Punjab Kings
Published - 29 Apr 2021, 08:04 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:45 AM
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Royal Challengers Bangalore managed to scramble past Delhi in their previous game by one run and they will be up against the Punjab Kings in their next encounter. Royal Challengers Bangalore have had a season to remember so far with five wins in six games and they are placed second in the table with ten points on board. They pulled off a nail-biter against Delhi and those wins do bring a lot of confidence into the team.
Mohammed Siraj’s final over was amazing and he picked up the early wicket of Steve Smith too. Maxwell and Devilliers have been outstanding so far in the middle order and they will be hoping that their skipper gets into the act soon who has been short of runs surprisingly. Here are 3 stars from Royal Challengers Bangalore who will be game-changers against Punjab Kings.
IPL 2021: 3 Stars From Royal Challengers Bangalore Who Will Be Game Changers:
Devdutt Padikkal:
Padikkal was dismissed off a brilliant delivery from Ishant Sharma and there was not much that could have been done with it. He has been in really touch so far in the tournament but perished for 17 off 14 balls in the previous game against Delhi Capitals. Padikkal has been very impressive so far in the tournament.
He got his maiden IPL century against the Royals and is well set for a big season. His strike rate has been very good and he has shown a wide range of shots all over the ground.
He has scored 188 runs in five games so far in the tournament and he will have a lot to offer for the franchise in the coming days. He will be a match-winner with his consistency at the top and he has got a lot of potential.
Glenn Maxwell:
It was the AB Devilliers show in the previous game and Maxwell missed out for the first time in this IPL. He has been very consistent in the tournament so far and has had a great impact on the RCB’s successful start so far. He is fourth on the list of top run-getters with 223 runs in five innings.
Maxwell has been sent in at four and he has been playing the spinners really well. He has gone inside out over the covers and hasn’t been playing across the line which has been key to his good run of form.
He scored 25 in 20 balls against the Delhi Capitals and he will be looking to have big innings under his belt in the upcoming games. He is one of the game-changers for the RCB side against his former side Punjab Kings.
Mohammed Siraj:
Siraj has been doing wonders in recent times for India as well as his franchise side Royal Challengers Bangalore. He has gained a lot of confidence after the Australian tour. Despite having the option of seasoned campaigner Daniel Sams, Virat Kohli decided to go with Saina at the end, and he repaid the faith by defending 14 off the final over.
He hasn’t been taking wickets regularly, but he has made impacts in the middle overs and has bowled superbly in the powerplay. He swings it both ways and hits the testing length which makes it hard for the batsman.
He went for 44 runs in four overs against Delhi taking one wicket but he had a big part to play in the win for RCB. He is the future of Indian bowling and he will be a game-changer for Royal Challengers Bangalore too.
