Who Said What to Royal Challengers Bangalore's 45-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad
After the acquisition of Shane Watson, the Royal Challengers Bangalore have one of the strongest batting line-ups in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Hence, after being put into bat by David Warner, Virat Kohli's men played up to their potential as they posted a mammoth total of 227 in 20 overs, thanks to brilliant fifties from Kohli and AB de Villiers. A late onslaught from Sarfaraz Khan propelled RCB's batting charge.
In reply, David Warner got his team off to a great start and scored a quickfire fifty to give the Sunrisers a chance to win the game. However, he fell short of partners as the Sunrisers lost wickets at regular intervals and ultimately fell short of the target by 45 runs.
Sunrisers Hyderabad captain, David Warner: “I won't take it away from AB and Kohli. Sarfaraz did his bit as well. It was a tough ask for the boys. Nehra has hurt his groin again. He will be out for a couple of games. Mustafizur was fantastic. We have to look back and look at positives and turn it around. We have a good batting track at Hyderabad. We should not lose wickets in clumps.”
Virat Kohli, Royal Challengers Bangalore captain: “We lost the toss and did not get what we wanted to. It was a really good effort from the batsman and Parvez showed composure. It is never easy for the spinners to bowl in Bangalore.
“Parvez was the stand-out bowler for me today. Last year, me and AB had a good partnership in Mumbai. He hit balls as only he can. It was a pleasure playing with him. He took some pressure off me. He's the best batsman of this generation.”
Man-of-the-match, AB de Villiers: “I absolutely love playing here. It was a nice busy innings with Virat. We enjoy running between the wickets. Like I said, I have been scratchy, even in the nets. The bowlers have played together for a few years.
“Watson and Milne have come in and the youngsters are feeding off the experience. It is always important to start well and find your identity as a team. This is the kind of cricket we want to play this year.”
Indian commentator, Aakash Chopra:
Switch on the TV...there's a batting masterclass from world's two best batsmen. Kohli-ABDV. #RCBvSRH #IPL
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) April 12, 2016
#SRH picked a top side at the auctions...but nobody can foresee injuries. Yuvi is a huge miss. And now, Nehra. Might struggle now. #RCBvSRH
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) April 12, 2016
Thought Kohli utilised his resources better than his counterpart...getting Rasool for Dhawan. Watson for Warner. #RCBvSRH
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) April 12, 2016
Indian commentator, Harsha Bhogle:
The differing but enticing styles of @ABdeVilliers17 and @imVkohli on view. Such fun.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 12, 2016
This young Sarfaraz has attitude. And ability!!
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 12, 2016
Looks at the moment like #SRH have The Fizz (Mustafizur) and not much else. Backing The Fizz to be one of the bowlers of the #IPL
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 12, 2016
Shikhar Dhawan and off spinners early in the innings........The saga continues.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 12, 2016
Indian all-rounder, Yuvraj Singh:
Awesome knocks by @davidwarner31 @imVkohli @ABdeVilliers17 good start to the season @SunRisers 182 on the board @RCBTweets to good today
— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) April 12, 2016
Former Indian cricketer, Sanjay Manjrekar:
Drop everything & watch this ! AB & Virat are in full flow. #IPL2016 #RCBvSRH
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) April 12, 2016
On a batting venue it will be batsmen in the spotlight. So my man was Mustafizur Rehman. On debut, brilliant once again. #IPL2016 #RCBvSRH
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) April 12, 2016
England women's cricketer, Danielle Wyatt:
Kohli at it again!?!?! https://t.co/GxvkWbENmQ
— Danielle Wyatt (@Danni_Wyatt) April 12, 2016
Former English cricketer, Mark Butcher:
Kohli & AB putting on a carnage carnival right now! #RCBvSRH @SkyCricket #IPL2016
— mark butcher (@markbutcher72) April 12, 2016
18yo Kung Fu Panda with the Jo Root reverse for 6! #RCBvSRH
— mark butcher (@markbutcher72) April 12, 2016
Bangladesh cricketer, Mushfiqur Rahim:
Great start champ....2 wkts for just 26 When other team score 227..!!!!
— Mushfiqur Rahim (@mushfiqur15) April 12, 2016
Former English cricketer, Alex Tudor:
Nothing better than watching @imVkohli @ABdeVilliers17 in full flow #IPL2016 #licks
— Alex Tudor (@alextudorcoach) April 12, 2016
Indian tennis star, Rohan Bopanna:
Nice start to the 2016 @IPL season,I like the new well balanced side. Well done @RCBTweets #PlayBold #RCBvSRH
— Rohan Bopanna (@rohanbopanna) April 12, 2016
Former England women's cricketer, Isa Guha:
He's a cool dude isn't he - Sarfaraz #eit20 #RCBvSRH
— Isa Guha (@isaguha) April 12, 2016
Former Indian cricketer, Deep Dasgupta:
Glad to c @ImParveezRasool on for @RCBTweets , a very good but underrated bowler. Hopefully will get to c more of him . #RCBvSRH
— Deep Dasgupta (@DeepDasgupta7) April 12, 2016
England cricketer, Luke Wright:
Amazing effort from @SussexCCC player @Mustafiz90 to get 2-26 in 4 over when the team went for 227 in the IPL! What a bowler
— Luke Wright (@lukewright204) April 12, 2016