Andy Flower, the head coach of Royal Challengers Bangalore, expressed that the break from play has been beneficial for captain Rajat Patidar and opener Phil Salt. Patidar had time to recover from a finger injury, while Salt was able to recharge after being sick. Flower mentioned that they are disappointed not to play their home fixture in Bengaluru due to rain threat, but they have to adapt to the situation.
RCB’s last league fixture is against Lucknow Super Giants on May 27, leaving them with only a day’s gap before a potential Qualifier-1 match on May 29. Flower acknowledged that the schedule is not ideal for a qualifier, but they have to deal with it.
On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s pace-bowling coach, James Franklin, stated that their team aims to end the season on a positive note and build momentum for the next year. He confirmed that opener Travis Head has completed the necessary COVID protocols and is available for selection for the upcoming match.
Both teams are gearing up for their clash in Lucknow, with RCB aiming for a top-two finish and SRH looking to finish the season on a high. The match promises to be an exciting contest as both teams strive to end their campaign on a strong note.
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