In a light-hearted moment during the Mumbai Indians versus Royal Challengers Bangalore match at the Wankhede Stadium, Ishan Kishan couldn’t resist teasing Faf du Plessis after the RCB captain suffered a painful blow while batting. The incident occurred in the sixth over when du Plessis faced Akash Madhwal.
On the fourth ball, he endured a hit on his box and promptly knelt down in discomfort. While Faf du Plessis took a moment to recover, Ishan Kishan, with a mischievous grin, appeared to share a light-hearted comment, possibly aiming to lift the spirits in the midst of the game’s intensity.
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Ahead of the match, RCB made three changes to their lineup following a string of defeats. At the toss, du Plessis acknowledged the team’s efforts to support players but emphasized the need for alterations given the disappointing performances.
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“We’ve tried to change things, so we’ve given chances to some of our players, some new players, and it’s up to them to take the opportunity. It’s important to give players a decent run, but we’ve found ourselves in a stage where we haven’t done well, so it’s time to make changes,” said Faf du Plessis.
Reflecting on RCB’s inconsistent start to IPL 2024, du Plessis stressed the importance of consistency while expressing confidence in the team’s ability to reverse the situation.
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The team’s journey began with a loss to Chennai Super Kings, followed by a victory against Punjab Kings. However, subsequent defeats to Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants, and Rajasthan Royals have highlighted RCB’s struggle to maintain momentum in the tournament.
