SRH vs RCB: What did Aiden Markram say after Faf and Kohli’s humiliating defeat against RCB? – ipl 2023 rcb vs srh captain aiden markram statement after lose bangalore 8 wickets

Hyderabad: Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Aiden Markram said after the eight-wicket defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League on Thursday that he batted well but could not take full advantage of the opportunities. RCB chased down the target of 187 runs with a 172-run partnership for the first wicket between Virat Kohli (100 runs in 63 balls, 12 fours, four sixes) and captain Faf Duplesey (71 runs, 47 balls, seven fours and two sixes). Sunrisers won by scoring 187 runs for two wickets with four balls to spare. Sunrisers had earlier scored a blistering century from Heinrich Klaasen (104 off 51 balls, six sixes, eight fours) and his third wicket stand of 76 with Markram (18) While a 74-run partnership for the fourth wicket with Harry Brook (27 not out) was able to score 186 runs for five wickets. Markram said after the match, ‘I think we batted very well but could not take full advantage of the opportunities. Perhaps there is some shortcoming in the powerplay.

Markram said he was disappointed not to win the match for Klaasen. “Couldn’t win the match for Heinrich who batted brilliantly today,” he said. The Sunrisers skipper said Kohli and Du Plessis’ partnership took the match out of their reach. He said, ‘Faf and Kohli destroyed our hopes in the match.

Markram also expressed his appreciation to the fans who arrived at the stadium for their final home match of the season. He said, ‘The support was great not only for us but also for RCB. Sorry we couldn’t get them a win. But thanks to him. However, with this win, RCB have reached the fourth position in the points table with 14 points.
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