At the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Kohli hit his fifth fifty of the ongoing season, while sharing a 95-run stand with Devdutt Padikkal, who also hit a half-century, to set the base for RCB posting 205\/5. In reply, led by Josh Hazlewood\u2019s 4-33 and stifling act by spinners, RCB got their first home win of IPL 2025.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThis was typical Virat Kohli. After a couple of low scores, he returned to his default style\u2014risk-free cricket, constructing the innings patiently. Once the game was set up, he opened up with attacking shots.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe key was how he handled the first 7-8 overs and gave assurance not just to his partner, but also to the dugout. The way he paced the innings helped RCB post a slightly above-par total,\u201d said Bangar on JioStar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bangar, who also served as India\u2019s batting coach, also pointed to key tactical errors and reckless shot selection which led to RR imploding in a run-chase for the third straight time. \"Things look really bad for Rajasthan at the moment, and they have only themselves to blame for this loss. They failed to seize key moments\u2014both while batting and bowling.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cNot giving Jofra Archer back-to-back overs, especially around the 18th, cost them extra runs. In the chase, Jaiswal had taken 14 off Hazlewood but still went after him, and Riyan Parag, despite a lucky start, kept swinging recklessly and threw away a winning position. These lapses have hurt them in the last three games. Losing crucial moments is what\u2019s costing Rajasthan badly.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bangar signed off by sharing his thoughts on who can emerge victorious in the upcoming clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), happening at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday evening.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cNot giving Jofra Archer back-to-back overs, especially around the 18th, cost them extra runs. In the chase, Jaiswal had taken 14 off Hazlewood but still went after him, and Riyan Parag, despite a lucky start, kept swinging recklessly and threw away a winning position. These lapses have hurt them in the last three games. Losing crucial moments is what\u2019s costing Rajasthan badly.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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