Bangalore റോ Royal Challengers Bangalore advanced to the second qualifier following beating Lucknow Super Giants in the eliminator. Bangalore had to bat first for the wicket at Eden Gardens but were bowled out for 207 by Lucknow.
In the 2nd qualifier, despite getting off to a relatively good start, batting first, Bangalore might only manage 157 for 8 in 20 overs. Prasidh Krishna (3 for 22) and Obid McCoy (3 for 23) were the main contributors to the Bangalore batting line – up. Team head coach Kumar Sangakkara did not forget to praise both following the match.
Sangakkara praised West Indies pacer Obeid McCoy for his dedication to the team despite the adverse conditions. Sangakkara said McCoy’s ailing mother was undergoing treatment in the Windies and despite the unfavorable conditions, McCoy’s performed well once morest Bangalore.
‘McCoy’s ailing mother is being treated in the West Indies. McCoy was able to focus on the match despite the crises associated with it. The ball was bowled brilliantly once morest Bangalore. McCoy has done a great job for the team, ”said Sangakkara.
Apart from Prasidh Krishna and McCoy, who took 3 wickets each, Trent Bolt and Ravichandran Ashwin took one wicket each for Rajasthan. Jose Butler, who scored his 4th century of the IPL season, excelled in batting.
English Summary: ‘His mother has been ill. He had to deal with that, yet was exceptional’: Sangakkara hails RR star’s ‘superb commitment’