Aakash Chopra said Glenn Maxwell disappointed his team Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) again in their IPL 2024 match against Gujarat Titans (GT). Maxwell is a powerful batter for RCB. But he could not perform well in this game.
The Titans set RCB a goal of 148 runs in Bengaluru on Saturday, May 4. Although Maxwell scored only four runs from three deliveries, the hosts won by four wickets with 38 deliveries to spare, keeping their playoff chances alive.
In a video posted to his YouTube page, Aakash Chopra was astonished by the batsmen throwing their wickets aside in a similar method. He agreed with Parthiv Patel’s assessment that Maxwell has disappointed this season.
“RCB scored more than 90 in the first six overs but after that wickets started falling and it seemed like an action replay was on. First Faf got out to a bouncer. Rajat Patidar came as an impact sub and hit it straight to the fielder. Then Glenn Maxwell came and he too hit the ball straight to the fielder.”
“We were checking whether it was a replay. Parthiv Patel got excited as well and said that he (Maxwell) is the most overrated player in the IPL at the moment. To be very honest, what has he done this year? Maxwell has not come at all this year. This is not Maxwell but Miniwell. Then Cameron Green also got out and Joshua Little picked up four wickets.”
Aakash Chopra
Chopra highlighted that Faf du Plessis and company were in trouble when they were reduced to 117/6 following Virat Kohli’s wicket. He applauded Dinesh Karthik (21* off 12) for leading his side over the line in Swapnil Singh’s (15* off 9) company.
Aakash Chopra Reflects on RCB’s Dominant Opening Pair in IPL 2024
Aakash Chopra praised Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli for their explosive start to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru chase.
“The way Faf and Kohli started hitting, it seemed like they were taking their past lives’ revenge. They said they won’t spare them no matter what they bowl. Faf was absolutely stellar till the time he was there. His half-century was probably the second-fastest in RCB’s history.”
Aakash Chopra
Aakash Chopra added:
“The captain played boldly. He was Bengaluru’s royal captain. He batted extremely well. Virat Kohli was there with him. He was also batting well although he was playing second fiddle at that stage as Faf was hitting. However, when it was his turn, he too played big shots.”
Aakash Chopra
Faf du Plessis scored 64 runs off 23 deliveries, including 10 fours and three sixes. Kohli scored two fours and four maximums in his 27-ball 42.