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Chasing a target of 205, KKR were stopped at 166/8 as RCB regained the top spot.
Lara feels the young opener needs to iron out a few technical things but is confident that the left-hander would better his performance during this IPL.
The left-arm spinner snared three wickets in one over to change the complexion of the game.
With a strict bio-bubble in place for the games, the BCCI would be hoping for a smooth run just like the previous edition in the UAE.
IPL 2021 has been hit hard by the coronavirus even before its start as a number of ground-staff at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and some cricketers have contracted the infection.
Padikkal, who has tested positive for COVID-19, is likely to miss RCB's first few matches and as a result Azhar could open the innings along with Kohli.
The 2021 IPL is scheduled to be held in six cities—Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Ahmedabad—as teams move into bio-bubbles in the cities allotted to them amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The opener is likely to miss RCB's opening match against Mumbai Indians on Friday.
One of the biggest mysteries of IPL has been the failure of RCB to clinch the title even once till date.
Though the SC has stayed the High Court order, it is unlikely to benefit some candidates who already entered the fray after taking voluntary retirement.