The difference between a good site and a great one is often how quickly they learn. On a night when Royal Challengers Bengaluru arrived at the Wankhede Stadium, it wasn’t just their batting that stood out. It was their ability to adapt and react. At the heart of this innings was Suyash Sharma, whose attacking approach with the ball reflected a side that took lessons on board.
RCB made a clear tactical adjustment after the previous game where their team balance hurt them. This time they ensured their bowling attack had the right mix by keeping Suyash in the XI and using the Impact Player option to add another pacer if required. It was a small but significant change that highlighted sharper decision-making.
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On the surface where the 240 was placedthe room for error with the ball was minimal. RCB understood that containment alone would not be enough. They needed goals.
Attacking through control Suyash’s brilliant spin on the batting friendly Wankhede pitch made the difference for RCB. (PTI photo)
Suyash’s thinking was clear from the start. He didn’t just want to restrict runs. He was looking for breakthroughs.
“I just thought I have to take wickets. Because in a long chase you will still get hit,” said Suyash after the match.
This clarity allowed him to fully commit to his plan. Believing that the conditions would offer a turnaround, he concentrated on attacking the stumps. Rather than being deterred by the risk of being hit, he leaned into it.
His figures of 2 for 47 in four overs may not stand out immediately, but they came at crucial moments. As Mumbai Indians looked to gain momentum, Suyash intervened.
Ryan Rickelton’s dismissal halted the early push while Tilak Varma’s wicket further disrupted MI’s progress. In a format where dynamics change quickly, these breakthroughs ensured that the chase never really got going.
Suyash also highlighted how his approach was shaped by the match situation. With a big total on the board, he had the freedom to attack. “If we had less runs, maybe I would have focused on conceding less runs. But this time we had a lot of runs, so I thought I should go for the wickets aggressively,” he explained. Suyash gave RCB their first two breakthroughs in their opening over. (Photo: PTI)
RCB find the right balance
RCB’s overall performance showed how well their plans came together. Earlier in the evening, their launch unit had set up a platform. Fifties from Phil Salt, Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar powered them to an impressive 240 for four.
That total changed the equation for pitchers. Instead of defending, they could attack. Suyash’s role has become central to this strategy, especially in the middle overs where games are often decided.
Support came from Krunal Pandya, who held firm and mixed his lengths smartly, and the seamers who chipped in at key moments. Together, they ensured that MI would never find sustained momentum.
Even Sherfan Rutherford’s late surge could only narrow the margin. The damage has already been done in medium cars.
It wasn’t just a win for RCB. It was proof of progress. A team that has stumbled due to tactical mistakes has shown that it can learn, adapt and execute.
At a venue long considered MI’s stronghold, RCB did more than just win. They controlled the game with insight and purpose. And in Suyash Sharma, they found a bowler willing to take risk in pursuit of reward, a quality that made all the difference on the night.
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Issued by:
Debodinna Chakraborty
Published on:
13 Apr 2026 07:42 IST
