NEW DELHI:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
find themselves at the bottom of the table with just one win from six matches in the middle of their Indian Premier League 2024 campaign.
Ahead of their upcoming clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad, skipper Faf du Plessis candidly admitted to a prevailing sentiment around the Bengaluru-based franchise.
"I genuinely have a feeling that outside of Mumbai and CSK, if you ask people, they would want RCB to win the IPL.
When I tell my little daughter Zoey that I am going to India, she is like 'RCB, RCB...'", remarked du Plessis, highlighting the widespread support for the team.
Despite the spirited performances from
Virat Kohli
, who leads the
Orange Cap
table with 319 runs, RCB's lack of collective effort has hindered their progress.
With playoff hopes hanging by a thread, du Plessis, who scored a refreshing 40-ball 61 against Mumbai Indians in their previous outing, would like other players to step up.
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As they prepare to take on Sunrisers Hyderabad, who enter the fixture on the back of consecutive wins, RCB aim for a turnaround at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Monday. A victory in this crucial encounter could inject much-needed momentum into their campaign.
Having participated in every IPL season since its inception, RCB have yet to clinch the coveted IPL trophy. As they strive to change their fortunes in the 17th edition, Kohli and du Plessis will be determined to overcome past setbacks and make a mark in the tournament.
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