Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finishers Jitesh Sharma And Romario Shepherd Openly spoke about their on-field chemistry, highlighting how their contrasting styles make them a dangerous pairing for the bowlers. Indian Premier League (IPL). As RCB gear up for their second match against the five-time champions. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday, the pair reflected on what makes their partnership so effective.Jitesh took advantage of their partnership strategy, saying how their different strengths complicate field placement for the opposition.
“I think the bowler can get confused when we play together. When I can use all the angles, he can hit the ball with power. So it’s confusing for the bowler to field,” he said in a video released by RCB on X.Shepherd, meanwhile, emphasized the confidence he gets from batting with Jitesh, and credited him with creating a positive atmosphere in the middle. “Whenever I bat with him, I feel confident because he always makes me feel that I’m the best. Also, he makes me feel that I can hit every ball. So that’s something that, you know, he gives me the confidence to go out there and play my shots,” he said.Despite his aggressive style, Jitesh admits that it is no easy task to match Shepherd’s power. “I can’t get the strength that I want. I think if I try to get that strength, I might not be a cricketer; I might be a bodybuilder or something. But I think it’s very difficult to get that strength.”Shepherd also praised Jitesh’s courage and versatility, especially in stressful situations, which helps him stay calm at the other end.“Whenever you’re batting with someone like Jitesh, what Jitesh does well at the end, you know, is to keep calm, stay calm, and you know, you have all the shots. So it’s easy for him to actually go for one of his funky shots, you know, a scoop or something like that. In T20 cricket, that’s all you want,” he said.Shepherd added, “Just take a ball out of his game plan. And you know, Jitesh does that very well. I don’t know, I just enjoy batting with him.”Both of them were instrumental in RCB’s title-winning campaign last season. Jitesh scored 261 runs in 15 matches, while Shepherd made a strong impact with 151 runs in just eight games, including a 14-ball fifty against CSK.With their chemistry and complementary styles, Jitesh and Shepherd will once again be key to RCB’s finishing strength this season.
