Rajat Patidar is riding his luck in this match as he was handed two lifelines in quick succession. First, in the 12th over, Noor Ahmad failed to grab a relatively straightforward catch, marking the second time in just two overs that Patidar was dropped. The first reprieve came in the 11th over when Deepak Hooda fumbled an easy chance at long-off, giving Patidar yet another opportunity to continue his innings.
Hooda’s drop was particularly costly, as he had ample time to settle under the ball, but he completely misjudged it. Noor Ahmad followed suit in the very next over, adding to the team’s frustration.
RCB strengthens position despite missed chances
Despite the missed opportunities, RCB has taken full advantage of the errors. At the end of 13 overs, RCB stands at 118/3, with Rajat Patidar batting on 19 off 13 balls, while Virat Kohli departed after a steady 31 off 30 balls. Ravindra Jadeja, despite conceding a few runs, remains a key bowler, with figures of 2-0-22-0.
These missed chances could prove costly as RCB looks to build a formidable total. With Patidar already in an aggressive mood, the opposition will regret giving him two lives.
Will the dropped catches come back to haunt them?
Catches win matches, and with two crucial chances squandered, the bowling side will have to work harder to regain control. If Patidar capitalizes on these reprieves, these drops could very well be the turning point in the match.
