First-ever Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Anil Kumble analysed the Rajat Patidar-led aspect’s struggles with the bat at their residence floor – M Chinnaswamy Stadium – within the ongoing version of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The legendary leg-spinner additionally steered methods during which the RCB batters can overcome their struggles in entrance of the passionate RCB followers who pack the Chinnaswamy to the rafters in each recreation.
RCB have performed three video games on the Chinnaswamy in IPL 2025 to date, and have suffered defeats in all three video games. You will need to observe that the Bengaluru-based franchise batted first in all three cases. They might solely handle scores of 169/8, 163/7, and in a 14-over recreation, 95/9.
Kumble mentioned that the surfaces on the iconic venue haven’t been simple for batting. The best wicket-taker for India in worldwide cricket steered that Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal ought to look to bat deep into the innings and permit power-hitters like Phil Salt and Rajat Patidar to play their pure aggressive recreation.
“RCB’s problem when batting first at Chinnaswamy is that it’s onerous to gauge a superb rating. Sometimes, something beneath 200 isn’t protected, however this 12 months, the pitch has been a bit spongy and sticky, which doesn’t assist the batsmen. Regardless of that, it’s a bonus for bowlers. In all three matches the place RCB batted first at Chinnaswamy, they struggled. Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal have to bat longer to permit gamers like Phil Salt and Rajat Patidar to return in and play freely. It’s not concerning the pitch however about having the suitable batting method. If RCB bats first tomorrow and the pitch stays the identical, I’m assured Virat will regulate and rating runs,” Kumble opined whereas talking on JioHotstar.
Suyash Sharma has been significantly spectacular: Kumble
Kumble additionally shared his views on a number of the younger spinners who’ve made their presence felt in IPL 2025. He lauded the likes of Digvesh Singh Rathi and Vignesh Puthur. The previous India head coach had particular reward for RCB’s younger leg-spinner Suyash Sharma. He praised the teenager for bettering his consistency and the maturity to bowl on a difficult floor like Chinnaswamy.
“I’m actually impressed with the younger spinners, particularly Suyash Sharma, who has improved his consistency. Regardless of his motion, he’s been good for RCB, bowling at a tempo that doesn’t give batters a lot time. He’s growing effectively, with a top-spinner and leg break to his identify. It is nice to see him evolve and bowl higher than final 12 months. Younger spinners like Suyash Sharma and others, like Digvesh Singh Rathi and Vignesh Puthur, have been spectacular. Even on difficult pitches like Chinnaswamy, they’re exhibiting maturity. Suyash has been significantly spectacular,” Kumble.
RCB are set to face Rajasthan Royals on the Chinnaswamy on Thursday, April 24. Patidar and Co. will look to bag two factors towards a deflated Royals aspect, which has misplaced their final 4 video games heading into this conflict.
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