"Only When Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis Play Well...": India Legend Slams RCB's Batting After KKR Match

07.04.2023 - 12:11 sports.ndtv.com

Legendary India batter Virender Sehwag lashed out at Royal Challengers batters after their disappointing show against Kokata Knight Riders in their second IPL 2023 match that took place at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday.

Sehwag also pointed out that the team's batting couldn't just rely on their openers Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis. Chasing a total of 205 against KKR, RCB were bundled out for 123 runs in 17.4 overs as Kohli and du Plessis scored only 21 and 23 runs, respectively.

RCB had earlier started its IPL 2023 campaign on a dominating note as it had crushed Mumbai Indians by 8 wickets. In pursuit of 172 runs, RCB openers Kohli and du Plessis had stitched 148 runs for the opening wicket to help the side ease past MI.

However, the duo failed to provide a similar start against KKR and that affected RCB badly. "You can't depend on just two players.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore has been enjoying a good run under stand-in captain Virat Kohli in the IPL 2023. Playing under the India great, with regular captain Faf du Plessis nursing an injury, RCB won their last two games against Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals. Kohli again led RCB against Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday. He was asked about his stand-in captaincy at the toss. While talking about his experience, Kohli also revealed that du Plessis might be back as RCB captain in their next game.

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