After Faf Du Plessis and his RCB squad were knocked out by the Rajasthan Royals in Thursday's IPL 2024 Eliminator, Indian cricket legend Kris Srikkanth shared some candid feedback. The Rajasthan Royals dominated the match, securing a four-wicket win. This brought an abrupt end to a rollercoaster season for RCB, who had managed a stunning comeback with six consecutive victories, including a nail-biting win over CSK. According to Srikkanth, the team focused too much on the hype after beating CSK instead of staying grounded.
Kris Srikkanth, a legendary Indian cricketer, offered honest advice to Royal Challengers Bengaluru after the Faf Du Plessis-led club fell to Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2024 Eliminator on Thursday. RR thoroughly outplayed RCB, winning by four wickets. It marked the culmination of an incredible season in which RCB recovered from a poor start with six consecutive triumphs, including a thrilling win over Chennai Super Kings in their last league game. Srikkanth stated that RCB rejoiced too much after defeating CSK and advised them to remain quiet when they are enjoying success.
Srikkanth argued that success requires humility and focus, noting that bragging often distracts from the actual work. He pointed out that RCB spent too much time posting flashy videos and showing off, which he believes left them vulnerable to being crushed by RR. The former opener emphasized that in professional cricket, the best approach is to let your game do the talking.
The legend advised that while it's fine to accept congratulations for a good game or take criticism for a bad one, outward aggression and boasting are mistakes. He noted that RCB was too quick to pat themselves on the back for their playoff qualification and comeback story, reminding them that powerhouses like CSK and MI have achieved far greater recoveries to win championships. In contrast, RCB's streak of six wins ended the moment they stepped into the playoffs, Srikkanth remarked.
Reflecting on the loss, RCB skipper Faf Du Plessis admitted they didn't put enough runs on the board, especially with the dew factor. He estimated they were about 20 runs short of a competitive total. Looking at the pitch conditions—which saw early swing and slowed down over time—Du Plessis believed a score around 180 would have been the ideal target.