\u201cWe\u2019ve been below par with the bat. 175 would\u2019ve been competitive. But it\u2019s no secret we have been struggling with the bat the entire season, and today we paid the price,\u201d Pooran said after the match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Asked to bat first, LSG once again failed to gain early momentum, managing just 146 in their allotted 20 overs. Mitchell Marsh top-scored with 40, while Ayush Badoni (38) and Mukul Choudhary (39) tried to steady the innings in the middle overs. However, regular wickets prevented them from building any substantial partnerships.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
RCB\u2019s bowlers kept things tight throughout, with Rasikh Salam Dar emerging as the standout performer with four wickets. Bhuvneshwar Kumar chipped in with three scalps, while Josh Hazlewood maintained pressure with an economical spell.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In reply, RCB made light work of the chase, reaching the target in just 15.1 overs. Virat Kohli led the charge with a fluent 49, setting the tone early in the innings. Contributions from Rajat Patidar and Jitesh Sharma ensured there were no late hiccups as the hosts sealed a comfortable win.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite the disappointing result, Pooran remained optimistic about his team\u2019s chances going forward.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt\u2019s T20 cricket. It\u2019s a tough game, and consistency is always a challenge. But the guys have been working really hard and we\u2019re ready to fight. I believe it\u2019s just a matter of time before things turn around,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The West Indies batter also backed himself to bounce back from his own lean patch with the bat.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt\u2019s T20 cricket. It\u2019s a tough game, and consistency is always a challenge. But the guys have been working really hard and we\u2019re ready to fight. I believe it\u2019s just a matter of time before things turn around,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, after three losses in four matches, LSG will next face Punjab Kings (PBKS) at PCA New International Stadium in New Chandigarh on Sunday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n