The crowd roared as RCB's openers stepped onto the field, ready to chase down 183 runs against a formidable Mumbai bowling attack. The energy was electric—this was more than a regular league game. It was a battle of momentum, control, and execution, with every delivery carrying the weight of expectation.
Raj stood at the dugout, arms crossed, eyes focused on the pitch. Mumbai had posted a challenging total, but it wasn't out of reach. The chase had to be calculated, with the batting order structured to absorb early pressure before launching an aggressive finishing phase.
"This isn't about rushing. It's about precision."
The players took their positions. The match was officially entering its second half—RCB's chase had begun.
Mumbai's bowling lineup wasn't just strong—it was unpredictable. They had early swing specialists, mid-innings spinners who could disrupt rhythm, and pace options that thrived in death overs.
RCB couldn't afford to take reckless risks. Their plan involved:
