IPL 2024: Faf du Plessis 'Looking Forward' to Bat in Bengaluru as RCB Host PBKS

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their second match of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) at the unforgiving M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Monday.

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RCB skipper Faf du Plessis, on the latest episode of Game Day, said that he and his side are eager to perform well.

“Obviously the first game was at the Chennai, and there was a big Chennai crowd. Looking forward to bat here again, it’s a great place to bat and I think the boys are very keen to start,” Du Plessis said.

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Australian all-rounder Cameron Green called the pitch in Bengaluru “beautiful” for batting and praised the outfield.

“It’s a beautiful batting wicket, the outfield is quick. Obviously, this will be my first time experiencing as an RCB player and I am very excited. There’s always screaming and shoutouts, looking forward to it,” Green said.

Anuj Rawat said that the RCB team is looking forward to the game after being “a bit off” in the IPL 2024 opener.

“We started a bit off but definitely but after we did gel up as a team really well and we are looking forward to this game against Punjab,” Rawat said.

Rajat Patidar called on support from the “loyal fans” of Bengaluru for the game against Punjab.

“I am eager to play in front of loyal fans, so keep supporting and keep loving. It’s a privilage that you play under the most experienced players. They have played a long cricket in their country. It will be a good learning for me to play under them,” he added.

RCB had suffered a six-wicket defeat at the hands of Chennai Super Kings as Punjab Kings beat Delhi Capitals by 4 wickets.