After Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) disappointing loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in a record-breaking IPL 2024 match, head coach Andy Flower stepped in to uplift the spirits of the dejected players. The M Chinnaswamy Stadium bore witness to a run-fest, with a staggering total of 549 runs scored, setting a new T20 record.
Despite valiant efforts from Faf du Plessis and Dinesh Karthik, RCB fell short by 25 runs, marking their sixth loss in seven matches and leaving them languishing at the bottom of the IPL 2024 points table. Addressing the disheartened players in the dressing room, Flower urged them to take a moment to reflect and analyze before bouncing back stronger.
“It was a really tough night in the field, of course. They finished off so powerfully, it probably took the wind out of our sails. We will have a think. We will come back stronger. It’s obviously knock-out time. Every game is a semi-final for us,” Andy Flower expressed in a video shared by RCB.
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Despite the defeat, Flower commended Dinesh Karthik for his stellar batting performance, leading RCB’s fight with an impressive 35-ball 83. RCB’s total of 262 runs marked the fifth-highest in IPL history, showcasing the team’s resilience. Andy Flower also lightened the mood in the dressing room, acknowledging Karthik’s consistent form and teasing him about a potential spot in the T20 World Cup squad.
“I was really proud of the way you fought with the bat. We lost the game, but I was really proud of the way that you all fought. DK, you are making a push for the World Cup team as well. Well done mate. You are only getting better,” Andy Flower lauded Karthik.
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Dinesh Karthik’s exceptional form, including two consecutive explosive fifties, has caught the attention of fans and pundits alike. His banter with Rohit Sharma during a quickfire innings against Mumbai Indians further highlighted his growing influence, with Sharma teasing him about his T20 World Cup prospects.
As RCB gears up for their upcoming matches, Flower’s motivational words and Karthik’s stellar performances offer hope for a turnaround in their IPL 2024 campaign.
