"That is what I truly believe is going to help us win this competition" - Faf du Plessis outlines the importance of belief ahead of match against RR in IPL 2022

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Faf du Plessis issued a rallying pep talk ahead of their contest against the in-form Rajasthan Royals (RR). The Proteas star spoke about the importance of believing in themselves and their teammates.

RCB have had a mixed start to the campaign with one win and one loss under their belt so far. After opening the season with a defeat against the Punjab Kings (PBKS), the three-time finalists followed it up with a hard-fought win over the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

Asserting that setbacks should not hinder belief within the self, Faf du Plessis told his teammates:

"If we lose someone like a Virat Kohli early or anybody else, it is going to do nothing to our belief within ourselves. Because that is what I truly believe is going to help up win this competition."

Du Plessis urged his players to retain belief in the players who will play their roles later on. He added:

"As a dressing room, it is always having that belief in whoever else is coming. Everyone should play their part to get us across the line so we don't rely on one big superstar to win us the trophy."

RCB have often lacked complete team performances over the years, which has often led to an imbalance in the IPL team. The franchise is looking for their first title under du Plessis' leadership and to join the IPL winners list, with one of their most balanced groups in recent years.

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Faf du Plessis is in the hunt for the Orange Cap

The former South Africa captain made a memorable start to his new franchise with the bat last week. He scored a stellar 88, but suffered defeat in his first game as captain.

Despite a failure in the second game against KKR, Faf du Plessis remains in the hunt for the IPL 2022 Orange Cap. He is currently eighth on the list with a game in hand over many of those ahead of him.

He will be hoping for a spirited team performance when RCB take on RR, similar to the one his players put up against KKR for their first points of the season.