Royal Challengers Bangalore dream run in this IPL continues and it shows in thier position on the points table. They have moved second on the points table moving past Mumbai Indians. Although they are still fourth, but plenty to think about for Eoin Morgan if they have to qualify for the playoffs.
Tomorrow Rajasthan Royals take on Sunrisers Hyderabad. The match is importnat for both the sides as the winner would keep the hopes of a playoff spot alive.
Join us for the coverage of that match. Goodnight for now.
Mohammed Siraj: Was bowling with the new ball a lot in practice, got the opportunity today. Mood in the camp is great. Everyone is supporting each other, talking to each other. Cherished the delivery to Rana, came out exactly as I had thought.
For bowling a superb spell of 4-2-8-3, and for the first time in the history of IPL bowling back to back mainden overs, RCB's Mohammed Siraj is the Player of the Match.
Virat Kohli: It was a late call to be honest (to give Siraj the new ball). Was thinking of giving Washy. I obviously have thought about the things we can do on the field. Management have brought in a proper culure. We have plan A, we have plan B, and people are executing it that's why it's looking good. Don't think lot of people have belief in RCB. Guys in the changeroom do and that's all that matters. Can have the best players in the world but if you don;'t have the belief it's no good. Morris is loving the responsibility. He likes to be in a leadership role in the team. Even against Kings, he tried to york Gayle. His energy is amazing. A great, great addition to our squad. Last year he had a tough year. Lot of people went hard at him. But he worked hard. He's seeing the result now and we want him to continue.
Eoin Morgan: Being 4/5 down early on isn't the position we wanted to be in. RCB bowled well and probably looking at the conditions, we should have bowled first. We will learn our lessons and move in in the next game. It was a question of backing the young Indian guys who showed glimpses of talent and potential. They (RCB bowlers) managed to exploit anything that was on offer and given the nature of the tournament every time you have to be at your best against every team. Hopefully they (Narine and Russell) will be available round the corner and we know when guys of that calibre, particularly all-rounders are available, things will be different. Hopefully they will be available soon.