He made this observation in the post-match press conference after the Virat Kohli-led side’s defeat against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
AB de Villiers started by lauding the SRH bowlers for not giving any leeway to the RCB batsmen.
He added that the SRH bowlers stuck to their lines and lengths with their excellent fielding while also putting pressure on the RCB batters.
The former South African skipper pointed out that RCB losing him and Joshua Philippe within a few deliveries of each other turned out to be the turning point of the match. However, he acknowledged that a 140-run target would also not have been enough for RCB to win the match.
Talking about the RCB team composition, Mr. 360 observed that they had fielded a well-balanced outfit while highlighting that they just couldn’t post enough runs on the board.
AB de Villiers on the road ahead for RCB
While admitting that it is not a great feeling to have lost three consecutive matches, AB de Villiers expressed optimism that RCB can turn things around and go on a winning spree hereafter.
He signed off by stating that RCB will be able to get back to winning ways against the Delhi Capitals in their last league match, if they put their best foot forward.
The loss against the Sunrisers Hyderabad has put the Royal Challengers Bangalore in a slightly tight spot. While a win against the Delhi Capitals would help them seal a spot in the first qualifier, a reversal could even knock them out of the tournament.
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