In a squad full of batting superstars, not many would have expected someone like Mahipal Lomror to get a lot of game time. Certainly not when the squad includes Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik & Co. And that’s why when someone as unheralded as Lomror eventually gets an opportunity, he has to make the most of it, because at this level, opportunities could be few and far between. That’s exactly what Lomror did for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in their 13-run win over Chennai Super Kings at the MCA Stadium here on Wednesday.

Not enough chances

For the first nine games Lomror, who plays first-class cricket for Rajasthan, didn’t get a look in. His first opportunity came in RCB’s game against Gujarat Titans on April 30. But with the top-order performing well, Lomror only walked in with nine balls remaining. And the left-hander, nicknamed baby-Gayle, delivered with an eight-ball 16, including a four and two sixes.