'The drop catch cost us....' - Faf du Plessis not happy with Wanindu Hasaranga's drop catch during the game against Rajasthan

Bangalore haven't really been at their best in the recent past. They lost their second consecutive game of the Indian T20 league 2022 on Tuesday. The 2016-finalists lost their recent game to Rajasthan by 29 runs.

It is to be noted that Bangalore did have the advantage during the first innings as they reduced Rajasthan to 68-4. However, a sensational knock by Riyan Parag ensured that the 2008-champions reach a respectable total. He ended up scoring a brilliant 56 from 31 balls. His knock consisted of three fours and four sixes.

However, it is to be noted that he was dropped on 32. It was during the second ball of the 19th over when he got a life. After Parag mistimed the ball, it went straight up, only for Wanindu Hasaranga to drop an absolute sitter. The ball popped out of his hands. This made a huge difference as the 20-year-old scored some handy runs towards the end of the innings.

This turned out to be a crucial point in the game as it shifted the momentum towards the Rajasthan-based franchise. Bangalore's skipper Faf du Plessis highlighted the same during the post-match presentation. He stated that they gave 20 runs too many.

"It's pretty similar to the previous game we played, there is a little bit of inconsistent bounce. We gave 20 runs too many and the dropped catch cost us 25. 140 was a par score on that pitch. That's the thing we need to fix . The basics of the game doesn't change. You needed someone in the top four to bat through and we have not done it," said Faf du Plessis.

He also backed Virat Kohli to come good. Faf was hopeful of the batting maestro regaining his lost form. Kohli was dismissed after scoring a 10-ball nine on Tuesday.

"Trying to get the best out of him . Great players go through these things. Great players go through phases like this. We wanted him to get in straightaway so that he doesn't sit on the sidelines and think about the game. He is a great player and we still back him to turn it around and hopefully it's around the corner. It's a game of confidence," he added.