The Goan cricketer has been named in the RCB squad to replace Harshal Patel. He made the team as an all-rounder but did not bowl in the first game. However, he took the opportunity to excel in both fielding and batting. It was Prabhu Desai who gave the RCB a chance to win on one occasion as they chased down a huge score.
Prabhu Desai was able to play without any of the beginner’s panic. In addition, the player has secured a place in the RCB line-up for the upcoming matches as he has been able to give the team hope of victory without losing the strike. By the time Herschel returned, Prabhu Desai had managed to grab the attention of other teams and was able to make a name for himself in the IPL.
Prabhu Desai has been attracting the attention of IPL teams through domestic cricket. He made his List A debut in the Vijay Hazare Trophy against Bengal. In 2017, the competition was held in Chennai. He also made his Ranji Trophy debut against Haryana in 2018. He also made his T20I debut for Goa in the same season. The strike rate is 150.47 in 23 T20 matches. In 2021, an agreement was reached with RCB for Rs 20 lakh. In 2022, RCB acquired the player for Rs 30 lakh.
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Herschel’s absence was the main reason for RCB’s defeat in the match against CSKA. In the final overs, the bowlers were unable to bowl with control. RCB’s reply to CSK’s 193 was 216. Defeat by 23 runs. Shivam Dubey was the man of the match with 95 off 46 balls.
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