After a clinical victory over the Royals, Virat Kohli lavished praise on Devdutt Padikkal and proclaimed that the youngster put all the criticism around his slow batting to rest. He also lauded the RCB bowlers and asserted that there might not be many standout names but they have been effective. 

Post another horrible outing, RR skipper Sanju Samson stated that the team needs to introspect its batting as failing has become second nature for them. After a horrendous start, the Royals fought back later to score 177 and Samson remarked that the team needs to keep the fighting spirit alive.

Mumbai Indians’ Trent Boult admitted that MI have been underwhelming with the bat, and insisted that, versus Punjab, it will be imperative for the middle-order batters to take advantage of good starts. Despite batting first four times, Mumbai Indians are yet to cross the 160-mark this season.