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Despite being on the losing side, Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Tim David was awarded the Player of the match for his fifty against Punjab Kings on Saturday.
David acknowledged the challenging conditions and the team's difficulties in adapting to them. He expressed a willingness to contribute if given the opportunity to bat higher up the order, while acknowledging the pressure and risks involved. David highlighted the importance of regrouping quickly for the upcoming match against Punjab and emphasised the need to find a winning formula at home. "It didn't feel so easy. I don't know what to say. I think that definitely boys batting up communicated it to me. The practice pitches have played similarly. Our coaching staff and management have built the squad for a reason. If I get an opportunity to bat, I will look to contribute to my team. At times when you are trying too hard, it doesn't come off. Tonight was difficult. You had to manage risks a little bit. Would want to have a drink after the team wins. We have been faced with different conditions in each game at home. We haven't played well at home. We need to find a template. We will have to regroup quickly as we will play Punjab," Tim David said in the post-match presentation. Tim David's 25-ball 50 helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) post a total of 95 on the board after an embarrassing collapse that saw them lose seven wickets for just 42 runs. Josh Hazlewood's stunning spell of 3/14 gave RCB hope, but Punjab Kings (PBKS) sealed a five-wicket win with 11 balls to spare on Saturday in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Chasing a target of 96 in a 14-over-a-side contest, PBKS reached 98/5 in 12.1 overs, registering their fifth win of the season. Wadhera remained unbeaten on 33 off just 19 deliveries, laced with three fours and three sixes. Marcus Stoinis sealed the game with a six, providing the finishing touch to a clinical chase. RCB continued their winless run at home with their third successive defeat at Bengaluru, The teams will meet again on Sunday (April 20) in Mullanpur. (ANI)
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