IPL 2021: Virat Kohli defends RCB decision to send Glenn Maxwell ahead of AB de Villiers after win over MI

IPL 2021, RCB vs MI: Captain Virat Kohli said Royal Challengers Bangalore are keen on giving Glenn Maxwell time to settle in the middle while explaining their decision to use the new recruit ahead of AB de Villiers during their 2-wicket win over Mumbai Indians.

Virat Kohli defended Royal Challengers Bangalore's move to use new recruit Glenn Maxwell at No. 4 ahead of their star batsman AB de Villiers in their tense 2-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League 2021 opening match on Friday. Virat Kohli heaped praise on Glenn Maxwell, saying the Australia all-rounder's quickfire 39 from 28 balls helped swing the momentum in their favour in the chase of 160 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. RCB helped raise a few eyebrows when they sent Glenn Maxwell in at No. 4 ahead of AB de Villiers, who eventually walked out to bat at No. 5. IPL 2021, MI vs RCB: Report | Highlights