Chasing a maiden title, Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli on Wednesday stated his staff has plans in place and is “not getting over excited” with two wins in as many outings within the ongoing Indian Premier League.
Kohli’s aspect defeated Sunrisers Hyderbad by six runs.
RCB managed solely 149 for eight however the Kohli-led staff stopped SRH at 143 for 9 to notch up their second consecutive win of the match and go high of the factors desk.
“To be very honest, we are not over excited with wins this season. We have plans. We traded Harshal (Patel) from Delhi, gave him a specific role and he’s doing a great job,” Kohli stated on the post-match presentation.
Kohli, who used seven bowlers towards Mumbai Indians final week and Sunrisers on Wednesday, stated the luxurious of getting further choices has helped the staff.
“Not as exhausted as I’m proud (of the staff). You are by no means actually out of the sport in these situations. The further bowling choices made these impression performances within the center overs.
“I told the guys don’t think that we struggled to get to 149. If it was tough for us, it will be tough for them as well. Our execution under pressure was spot on. It kept getting tougher and tougher with the old ball. I think Maxi’s innings was the difference for us,” he added.
Losing captain David Warner recommended his bowlers however rued the missed possibilities with the bat.
“Our bowlers have been improbable to limit them. Maxwell batted properly and set the platform. We wanted two set batsmen on the finish, however we failed to do this. We wanted to construct a partnership and play correct cricket photographs.
“We played cross batted shots, and that’s not the way to play here. This hurts. We know how to approach in the upcoming games. We have another three games here and I think the wickets are going to get better,” he added.
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