IPL 2021: After Glenn Maxwell’s quickfire fifty led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to victory, Punjab Kings’ skipper KL Rahul said a player like the Australian batsman makes it difficult for any team to win the game.
Maxwell firing fifty was followed by a spirited bowling performance by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) as they defeated Punjab Kings by 6 runs on Sunday. Rahul also said the Punjab Kings batting has let the team down in the last couple of years.
IPL 2021: KL Rahul says, ‘We missed someone in middle who scores 30-40 quick runs’ as PBKS playoffs chances fade
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“When a guy like Maxwell comes in with that sort of form, it makes it difficult. But with the bat, the last couple of years have been disappointing. If I have to be honest, our batting has let us down,” said Rahul during the post-match presentation.
Further speaking about his role as an opener, Rahul said, “I’ll be lying if I say it doesn’t play on my mind that I play a role that the team demands. It’s not something that I enjoy, but when you lead the team, you have to accept the responsibility. In T20, the top two or three do score a bulk of the runs.”
“You won’t have people in the middle order scoring 500-600 runs. But we have missed someone in the middle who scores those 30-40 quick runs. Shahrukh and some of the other Indian young guys have been going well,” said Rahul
“I wouldn’t say I haven’t enjoyed wearing it (the Orange Cap) but I would have been happier if we had qualified. It was a score that was par. Maybe 10-15 runs extra,” he added.
IPL 2021: KL Rahul says, ‘We missed someone in middle who scores 30-40 quick runs’ as PBKS playoffs chances fade
