Aakash Chopra emotionally reflects on the Royal Challengers Bengalurus (RCB) monumental turnaround in IPL 2024 marking their fifth backtoback victory. The dynamic leadership of Faf du Plessis led the team to a resounding 47run conquest over the Delhi Capitals (DC) in Bengaluru on the unforgettable Sunday of May 12.
RCB handed DC a 188run target as they took their turn to bat first. They then managed to dismiss Axar Patel and his team restricting them to 140 runs. This victory elevated RCB to the fifth position on the points table thus keeping their playoff dreams alive.
In a video posted on his YouTube channel, Chopra said that the Royal Challengers Bengaluru had made a remarkable return in the IPL 2024.
RCB won only one of their first eight games in the current IPL season. However, they have won their past five games, giving them a good chance of entering the playoffs.
“Virat Kohli starts like a bullet train these days and he did that only” – Aakash Chopra on RCB’s batting
In analyzing the Royal Challengers Bengalurus innings Aakash Chopra commended the stellar performances of Will Jacks and Rajat Patidar underscoring their vital contributions subsequent to Virat Kohlis explosive start.
However, the acclaimed analyst noted that the three-time finalists appeared to have been limited to a below-par performance.
Aakash Chopra praised the RCB bowlers for maintaining their winning streak.
Yash Dayal was the hosts’ most successful bowler, taking 3/20 in 3.1 overs. Lockie Ferguson took two wickets, while Swapnil Singh, Mohammed Siraj, and Cameron Green each dismissed one batsman, with two being run out.