Vyshak Vijaykumar, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) fast bowler, played a pivotal role in the recent IPL 2024 match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) despite his team’s seven-wicket defeat. Vijaykumar’s strategic bowling approach, mixing up variations with pace, helped him stand out in a challenging match for RCB, Discover how Vyshak Vijay Kumar attributes his Ranji Trophy success to Virat Kohli’s mentorship.
The match, held at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, saw Vijaykumar come in as an Impact Substitute and deliver an impressive performance. He managed to take 1 wicket for 23 runs in his four overs, displaying excellent control and adaptability in his bowling.
He talked about the bat gifted to him by Virat Kohli. The Karanataka bowler who is turning out to be a good all-rounder said that he hit 1 century and 2 fifties with this bat in the Ranji trophy.
Vyshak Vijay Kumar talks about Virat Kohli’s bat
Vyshak Vijay Kumar said “Virat Bhai gave me his bat last year – I scored 1 hundred & 2 fifties in Ranji Trophy by using his bat.”
Reflecting on his performance, Vijaykumar highlighted the importance of observing the first innings and adjusting his strategy accordingly. He noted that the KKR bowlers had effectively mixed their variations, making it difficult for the RCB batsmen, including Virat Kohli, to score freely. Vijaykumar aimed to replicate this approach, focusing on mixing up his variations with yorkers, hard lengths, and bouncers.
“I just thought I’ll do that, mix up my variations with some yorkers, hard length and some bouncers. So, I was just trying to mix up with the pace, and I think that’s what helped me,” said Vijaykumar during the post-match press conference.
When asked about his bowling strategy, Vijaykumar emphasized the importance of analyzing the opposition batsmen’s tendencies and planning accordingly. He mentioned that he, along with the team, does homework by watching previous games to understand the opponents’ strengths and weaknesses.
Vijaykumar also credited the new players in the RCB setup, including Alzarri Joseph, Cameron Green, Reece Topley, and Lockie Ferguson, for helping him improve his bowling skills. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to learn from them and develop his game further.
Regarding the dew factor, Vijaykumar acknowledged its impact on the game, especially in the second innings. He noted that the dew made batting easier, as the ball came on to the bat nicely under the lights. Despite the loss, Vijaykumar remained optimistic about RCB’s future performances and hoped to contribute more in the upcoming games.
“It was a little easier to bat in the second innings, as the ball was coming on to the bat nicely because of the dew and under lights. We also had a bit more pace than them, so it helped them, and these things happen in a game of cricket. Hopefully, we can get more wickets in coming games,” said Vijaykumar.
In conclusion, Vyshak Vijaykumar’s performance in the IPL 2024 match against KKR showcased his skill and adaptability as a bowler. His ability to mix up variations with pace and his keen observation of the game’s nuances make him a valuable asset for RCB in the ongoing IPL season.
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