Irfan Pathan, a former all-rounder for India, lauded Royal Challengers Bangalore’s interim captain Virat Kohli on Thursday for his outstanding leadership against Punjab Kings and praised the former India captain for his excellent decision to insert Wanindu Hasaranga during the powerplay.The Bangalore-based team needed their captain Faf du Plessis on the pitch in the second innings as he was used as an impact player in the match after they narrowly lost to their arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings. During the match against CSK, he was hurt.

Regular leader Du Plessis was unavailable to lead the club because of an injury, so Virat Kohli, a previous captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore, was given the duty. Virat Kohli was flawless in his field placements and bowling substitutions, earning him the league’s top rank. staged in the recording of a third victory.

Credits for Irfan Pathan: Twitter

He transitioned from being a cricket player to a commentator when discussing Virat Kohli’s captaincy. Virat Kohli’s leadership and enthusiasm on the pitch, which permeated to his colleagues in their bowling innings against Punjab Kings, were appreciated by Irfan Pathan.

“He brought with him a new vitality. vigour and the capacity for sound judgment—making frequent bowling adjustments. He knew Mathew was plagued by short spin, so bringing in Hasaranga to bowl the third over was a brilliant move. brought it and established a firm matchhold. On Star Sports, Irfan Pathan stated.

Although Wanindu Hasaranga is yet to regain his IPL 2022 form in the league, he performed well for RCB to stem the run flow in the final few overs by taking the wickets of Shah Rukh Khan and Matthew Short.

That vanishes when you use so much energy, said Irfan Pathan
With the help of a critical DRS decision during the powerplay, Royal Challengers Bangalore outplayed Punjab Kings in the field, taking two wickets, including the important one of Liam Livingstone. Sam Curran’s team was placed on the back foot as a result of two run outs that the RCB fielders scalped.

Livingstone was brought in from the other end and fielded after Siraj had him out. It wears out when you put in too much energy. Virat Kohli appeared exhausted despite having a lot of energy. Irfan Pathan also participated.

Royal Challengers Bangalore

Royal Challengers Bangalore Credits: Twitter

Indian paceman Mohammad Siraj was incensed after his match-winning performance against Punjab Kings, in which he took 4 wickets and allowed only 21 runs in 4 overs. With 12 wickets in 6 games at an economy of 6.70, Siraj now holds the league record for most wickets taken.

On Sunday, the top-ranked Royal Challengers Bangalore will host the reigning Rajasthan Royals in an exciting match at their home stadium, Chinnaswamy Stadium.

By Ishani

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