Harshal Patel is going to be our death bowler: Virat Kohli

Harshal Patel was a star on his return to RCB, wrecking the Mumbai Indians in the death overs to deny them a chance to go anywhere near the 200-mark. Harshal did so after being expensive in the first over and recorded the first five-wicket haul in the history of the IPL against the defending champions Mumbai Indians.

In the post-match presentation skipper Virat Kohli was all praise for the all-rounder who was adjudged the Man of the Match in RCB’s thrilling two-wicket win over Mumbai.

"We brought Harshal in a trade from Delhi. He is relishing the responsibility and is clear with his plans. He was the difference today. He is going to be our death bowler," Kohli said.

Virat also spoke about the clarity and how some of the other RCB stars too had a good game.

"As a captain you want players with clarity, and he has that. Jamieson started off well, Yuzi was good, Siraj was good too. In T20 cricket, clarity at the top of your mark is all you as for as a captain.

"Harshal was very clear with that and it was his day today," Kohli signed off.

RCB will next face off against Sunrisers Hyderabad next week on Wednesday

After kicking off the tournament with a win, RCB will now face Sunrisers Hyderabad on 14th April.