'If you drop him three or four times...': Cameron Green takes jibe PBKS over Virat Kohli mistakes

In a thrilling IPL match yesterday, the Royal Challengers (RCB) set a commanding total of 241/7 in 20 overs, with an outstanding performance by Virat Kohli, who was awarded the Player of the Match for his brilliant 92 runs off 47 balls. RCB's bowlers then displayed their prowess by restricting the Kings (PBKS) to 181 runs in 17 overs, securing a resounding victory by 60 runs. Harshal Patel's exceptional bowling, claiming 3 wickets for 38 runs, and Rajat Patidar's aggressive 55 off 23 balls were instrumental in RCB's triumph. The match, held at the HPCA Stadium, showcased an exceptional display of talent and skill from both teams.

Cameron Green lauds Virat Kohli after his vintage knock against PBKS

Cameron Green lauded star batter Virat Kohli for playing a “vintage” innings to keep Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the race to the IPL playoffs.

Kohli made full use of the three reprieves, including one on zero, to make a 47-ball 92 that set the tone for their 60-run win over Punjab Kings in a must-win match here on Thursday.

“He played the vintage Virat that we all know. It was a beautiful watch from the other end. That's the beauty of having Virat in your team, as opposition you can't give him that many chances,” said Green in the post-match press meet.

The Australian all-rounder, who helped himself to a 27-ball 46, said Kohli was trying to be aggressive and the drops did not affect him.

“He's always going to make you hurt, especially if you drop him three or four times. Early in his innings, he was trying to be really aggressive. I think he looked like after a couple of dropped catches, he didn't have much to lose,” added Green.

The Bengaluru side still need to win their remaining two matches against Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings at home to remain in the mix for playoffs.

Green said the team has done well to win four matches on the bounce after a string of defeats.

“Yeah, I think what we've done really well is just look at the next game. I think obviously at the start of the tournament you can always look further at what's coming up, where are we on the table.

“But I think that's the beauty of where we were at (now), we kind of were pushed into a corner and all we could really do was focus on the next game,” he added.

Meanwhile, Punjab Kings assistant coach Brad Haddin blamed the dropped catches for his side’s defeat.

The Kings let-off Kohli and Green more than once and they bruised them with quickfire knocks as RCB posted a tall 241 for seven.

In reply, PBKS could only manage 181 before getting bundled out.

“100 percent we lost the match because of dropped catches. If we look through the game, we dropped two guys on a duck, and both of them scored big runs. That was where the game was lost.

“There was not too much difference in the batting and bowling of both teams. The catches we put down cost us the game," said Haddin. 

(With PTI inputs)