In a recent match between PBKS and RCB, RCB made a strong statement by defeating PBKS in their return leg match. PBKS suffered a batting collapse in the first innings, with RCB spinners Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma taking crucial wickets. PBKS could only manage to post 157/6 in 20 overs, with Marcus Stoinis departing after facing only two balls.
Former cricketer Ambati Rayudu analyzed Stoinis’ dismissal and suggested that the team atmosphere in the PBKS camp could be affecting his performance. Rayudu also questioned Stoinis’ low batting position and hinted at possible unrest within the team. Stoinis, who was bought by PBKS for ₹11 crores, has been struggling to justify his price tag and was even dropped for a previous match.
The pressure is on head coach Ricky Ponting to deliver results for PBKS, who also acquired Shreyas Iyer for ₹26.75 crores and made him the captain. Rayudu speculated that Stoinis may be upset about something within the team or his own performance, leading to his underwhelming performances on the field.
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