‘One more game and … ‘: RCB captain Rajat Patidar sends clear message ahead of IPL 2025 final | Cricket News

Rajat Patidar (BCCI/IPL Photo)

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru stormed into their first Indian Premier League final since 2016 with a commanding eight-wicket win over Punjab Kings in a one-sided Qualifier 1 on Thursday. Punjab’s ultra-aggressive batting technique backfired, as they have been bowled out for simply 101 in 14.1 overs by a relentless RCB bowling assault.Despite having made it to the IPL final on three earlier events (2009, 2011, and 2016), RCB are nonetheless chasing their maiden title. On this event, they took a large step nearer by chasing down the modest goal in simply 10 overs, led by a blazing unbeaten half-century from opener Phil Salt (56* off 27).With an all-round efficiency that ticked practically each field, RCB cruised into the title conflict scheduled for June 3 in Ahmedabad.Reflecting on the efficiency after securing the final berth, RCB captain Rajat Patidar stated:“I think we were clear in our plans, how we have to bowl. I think the fast bowlers used the surface really well. The way Suyash chipped in, the way he bowled his lines and lengths, that was really good.”

“As a captain I am clear about his bowling. He has to target the stumps, that’s his strength. His wrong ‘un is difficult to read for the batters. I always want to give him clear ideas, I don’t want to confuse him.“I’m okay if he concedes a number of runs (within the course of.) We have had so much of observe classes all through the match, so at some point of not practising will not hurt you.

“The way he (Salt) is batting in most of the matches. The way he is giving starts, I am a big fan of him. It’s a treat to watch him from the dugout. That’s really good. I always thank RCB fans, not only in Chinnaswamy, but wherever we go we feel it’s our home ground. We love you, so keep supporting us. One more game and let’s celebrate together,” the RCB skipper added.Punjab Kings, who made the playoffs for the primary time in over a decade, may have one other alternative to achieve the final once they tackle the winner of Qualifier 2 between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad on June 1.