Being a die hard fan of RCB, it is painful to write this. May be it will dampen the extent of grief which will prevail on me on seeing my favourite side going down irrespective of having the batting prowess which boasts name like KP, Dravid, Ross Taylor, Utthapa, Kohli, Kallis.
Shaky Start: Pandey was a intentional omission has he has been instrumental in giving RCB a shaky start every time RCB went for the Bat. 2 overs, 5 run...and not staying long enough.....Getting out and leaving the team in a quandary.....in 6th over...
Absence of a quality 5th seamer.....those 4 overs are costing RCB heavily.....They contribute of more than 40% run conceded..pankaj singh - 54 runs in 4 overs.and the kohli's and KP who try to fill up are also taken for runs....
Wrong strategy : Leaving a lot for the end. rather than pacing the innings both while chasing or batting first. While batting first, around 50-60% of the runs comes in the last 4-5 overs. Where as while chasing, they are always a looking for that good over after the 15th one. So, in case the wickets go( for majority of the case when they lost), new batsman are never able to get their eye to propel themselves for that over. We cannot expect Taylors and Utthapa to recreate their magic everytime they go out batting. maintain a steady run rate from start. Middle batsman should have their eye in.
Some of the tips can be :
- Have PK back to take care of 5th bowler and additional batter.
- Manish Pandey should come down 6th down or replace him by Sriram, another all rounder. Take a chance by sending Kohli to open.
- Have a sense of purpose for the first 6 overs and DO NOT rely on the utthapa to do the wonders everytime.
Wish they follow at least one of the suggestion and i am sure their performance will improve.
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