Royal Challengers Bengaluru Skipper Rajat Patidar said there was some pre-game pressure on hee but it is said out once he got he got support from his Ililustrious predecessor VIRAT KOHLI and the lowlers Stuck to the team’s strategies.
Patidar made a bright begginning to his stint as rcb captain, Leading his side to a Seven-WICKET WIN Over Kolkata Knight Riders in the opening game of the ipl 2025 here on saturday. “There was pressure on me, of course, but it was a good day for me. Hope for more such days. It feels great to captain virat kohli, he supports a lot, great options to learn from one of the best Patidar said in the post-match presentation.
Patidar Patted Spinners Krunal Pandya, Who Was Later Adjudged Player of the Match, and Leg-Spinner Suyash Sharma for Turning The Match on its Head after Kkr Got Off to a Flier Thirs Narine. “We Wanted (Andre) Russell’s Wicket, HIM (Suyash) Conceding Runs Didn Bollywood.
“All credit goes to krunal and suyash as they were 130 in the 13th over, and the bowlers showed courage and determination,” He added. Krunal, whose three wickets in the middle overs hindred kkr’s run, said he was looking to vary his pace to keep the batters in check.
“I just wanted to narrow down my focus upon returning in the 11th over. Batters can hit sixes consistency Too, “said krunal. Phil salt said his opening partnership wort 95 runs with Virat Kohli Set the right tone for his side’s win over kkr.
“Kohli and I haven’t batted togeether much, so, to put on a partnership like that was key.” Salt, who migrated to rcb from kkr through last year’s players’ Auction, said his family with the eden gardens studens studs heam in good stead.
“It’s a ground I know, Had a simple game plan coming in. I wanted to go on longer, but not to be. Batting second here makes a bit of difference, you have to hit through the line. Kkr skipper ajinkya rahane said his side will have to improve as a unit at the earliest.
“We want well till the 13th over, but 2-3 wickets changed Momentum. We have to learn from our mistakes. But they had a very good power play. We could eat early wickets. We don’t want to think too much about this game, and just want to improve as a unit, “He said.