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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Faf du Plessis rued not having enough runs on the board as the bowling lineup lacks enough firepower to trouble a batting powerhouse like Mumbai Indians (MI). After the humbling seven-wicket defeat, Du Plessis said that they batters should have posted 215-220 on the board at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
"I feel like from a batting perspective, we have to push for that 200. We don't have as many weapons in our bowling. So it comes down to the batting. From a bowling perspective, we have lacked penetration. We have to get them two or three down in the powerplay. Always feels like we are on the back foot after the first four overs," Du Plessis said in the post-match presentation.
The former South African captain admitted that RCB bowlers committed a lot of mistakes. The least expensive bowler for them was left-arm pacer Reece Topley who conceded 34 runs from three overs.
"Very tough pill to swallow. It was very wet out there, it will be nice to win a toss somehow. Credit to MI how they came out and made our bowlers make a lot of mistakes. Anyone that came in and found the middle of the bat. "We spoke about it (dew). We knew the dew would play a big part. We needed 215-220. 190 wasn't enough. It is a big thing at some venues. When the dew settles in, it was very tough. We changed the ball many times. It is the only sport where the changes in conditions make a difference," he added.
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Bumrah was the difference
Du Plessis was in awe of Jasprit Bumrah who picked up a five-wicket haul and conceded just 21 runs. RCB batters were able to dominate other bowlers and set a target of 197 despite losing Virat Kohli's wicket early.
“He has been the difference in the two innings. We put them under pressure but the one guy, being out there myself, and you see him with the ball in his hand.
"You want to put him under pressure, but the variety does everyone in. He has got a really good bouncer, slower ball. Someone like (Lasith) Malinga was the best bowler in T20 cricket, but Bumrah has taken over the reins. We would have loved if he was part of our team (smiles),” the 39-year-old further added.
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