IPL: Harshal Patel’s return might play a key role for RCB to beat DC

The return of great pacer Harshal Patel to Royal Challengers Bangalore playing XI for their vital IPL 2022 match against Delhi Capitals bolstered RCB’s confidence, according to captain Faf du Plessis.

“The pitch appears to be a tad dryer than expected. Not looking any farther than that, Chennai had two great batsmen putting up a big combination. Harshal Patel has returned, which is fantastic.”

“He’s a seasoned X-factor performer. Akash Deep exits through the side door “After losing the toss against Rishabh Pant on Saturday, Faf stated.

RCB had won three games in a row when the Chennai Super Kings halted their streak (CSK). Harshal’s absence was the most significant factor in RCB’s loss to Chennai Super Kings.

The RCB pacer has developed into a fantastic T20 bowler who is equally good at restricting runs and making breakthroughs after missing time with the team due to a personal tragedy.

When Chennai’s Shivam Dube and Robin Uthappa struck a match-winning partnership for CSK, RCB skipper Faf du Plessis admitted that his team missed Harshal.

“You recognize Harshal’s worth and what he has to offer. He has the capacity to bring the game to a halt. That was something we overlooked. Our onslaught lacked the variation we required.”

“Hopefully, we’ll get him back soon”, after their loss to Chennai, Du Plessis lamented.

The previous season’s Purple Cap champion has returned to the squad and will play in RCB’s key game against the Capitals.

For the past two seasons, Harshal has been an outstanding player in RCB line-up, taking wickets in crucial moments.

Patel pulled up a slew of wickets in the final overs of the game thanks to his variations, enabling him win the purple cap with 32 wickets in the 2021 season.