IPL 2023: ‘Issues will persist all season long’ - Zaheer Khan criticizes RCB’s batting following defeat to CSK

The Royal Challengers Bangalore team led by Faf du Plessis had a rough start to the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. The team has lost three times and won two times in the competition’s five matches thus far. The remainder of the batting order has not had an impact, despite the tournament’s excellent performances by their top order.

Regarding the same, former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan  brought up a significant flaw in the team’s batting lineup

The 44-year-old argued that the issues might persist throughout the tournament if Dinesh Karthik does not regain his form.

“The way Faf and Max batted, especially with Virat Kohli getting dismissed early, we understood the pressure they were under. In the middle order or to finish, if Dinesh Karthik cannot perform like the way he used to play previously, then these issues will persist all season long as the rest of them are inexperienced,”

Zaheer Khan told JioCinema.

His batting usually goes this way: Parthiv Patel on Devon Conway

In Chennai Super Lords’ new game against Bangalore, Devon Conway was quite possibly the best entertainer in the match. Batting first, the four-time champions posted an incredible 226 sudden spikes in demand for the load up, and Conway’s commitment (83 off 45) in the principal innings was critical for the guests.

“His batting usually goes this way, he takes some time to settle in at the start but after that, if he plays, he plays for a long time. You need a batter that can score 83 runs on 45 balls and someone who plays on one end for 14-15 overs and maintain the strike rate. We spoke about his lack of contribution on this front prior to the game but whenever he has contributed, he has put CSK in a winning position, which is why they persist with him.” 

Former India cricketer Parthiv Patel came forward to heap praise on Conway’s performance, and said.