Cricket

Expecting RCB overseas batters to support Virat Kohli soon in IPL 2024: Reece Topley

Royal Challengers Bengaluru fast bowler Reece Topley is hopeful that the overseas batters will soon support Virat Kohli in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024. Kohli scored a fine knock of unbeaten 113 off 72 balls against Rajasthan Royals but the rest of the RCB batters could not make any substantial contribution.

Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, and Cameron Green haven’t yet gotten going in the season and RCB are in a desperate position for their contribution. Kohli has amassed 316 runs in five matches of IPL 2024 at an average of 105.33 and a strike rate of 146.30.

While the next highest run-getter for RCB is their captain – Faf du Plessis – who has scored 109 runs in five games at an average of 21.80.

“You can take away the fact that it is the overseas batters (only) and you can probably say, Virat has had quite a load in the run-scoring department,” Topley said in the pre-match press conference on Wednesday.

“I do not think anyone needs to be an expert to sort of look at everyone’s performances and say they haven’t been up to scratch and that’s all aspects of the game, and obviously now we’ve had five games.

“The exciting part is that it’s still relatively young into the tournament. There’s a lot still to play for and what is exciting is that there’s a lot of time to turn that around and still showcase how good we are.”

“At the start of the season (the goal) is to qualify for the finals. To there’s still an opportunity to do that, we’re working hard to make that achievable,” said Topley.

Meanwhile, RCB has got off to a horrid start in IPL 2024 as they have managed a solitary win in five matches.

RCB will take on five-time champions Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Thursday.

Related Post
Share
Published by
Website Admin

Recent Posts

Young Shuttlers Ayush Shetty, Unnati Hooda Storm Into Taipei Open Quarterfinals

India's emerging badminton stars Ayush Shetty and Unnati Hooda continued their impressive runs at the… Read More

May 9, 2025

IPL 2025 Faces Suspension Amid Escalating India-Pakistan Tensions

The 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is on the brink of suspension… Read More

May 9, 2025

Lalrindika Replaces Yadwad in India’s Provisional Squad for June Internationals

Edmund Lalrindika has been called up to replace the medically sidelined Irfan Yadwad in India’s… Read More

May 9, 2025

Ange Postecoglou slams critics, says people ‘fear’ Spurs might win Europa League

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou has lashed out at the club’s critics after they… Read More

May 9, 2025

Carlos Alcaraz gives injury update ahead of Italian Open

Carlos Alcaraz has revealed that he is good to go at the Italian Open and… Read More

May 9, 2025

Man City forward Erling Haaland blames lack of ‘hunger’ for poor season

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland feels the lack of hunger led to their poor season.… Read More

May 9, 2025