‘One More Game and …’: RCB Captain Rajat Patidar sent a clear message from the IPL 2025 final. Cricket news

New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bangalore entered their first Indian Premier League final since 2016 with an eight -wicket win over Punjab Kings in unilateral qualifiers 1 on Thursday. Punjab’s ultra-invasive batting strategy was returned, as he was excluded for just 101 in 14.1 overs by a tireless RCB bowling attack.Despite going to the IPL final on the last three occasions (2009, 2011 and 2016), RCBs are still following their first title. On the occasion, he took a huge step by chasing a slight target in only 10 overs, headed by an unbeaten unbeaten unbeaten century from the opener Phil Salat (27 to 56*).With a all -round performance on almost every box, RCB hovering in the scheduled title clash on 3 June in Ahmedabad.Considering the performance after achieving the final berth, RCB captain Rajat Patidar said:“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 chose him, the way he bowled his lines and lengths was really good.”

“As a captain I am clear about his bowling. He has to target stumps, this is his strength. It is difficult for his wrong ‘UN’ to read for the batsmen. I always want to give him a clear idea, I don’t want to confuse him.“I’m fine if he accepts some runs (in this process), we have a lot of practice sessions throughout the tournament, so one day of not practicing will not harm you.

“The way he (salt) is batting in most matches. The way he is starting, I am a great fan of him. It’s a cure to see him from the dugout. It’s really good. I always thank RCB fans, not only in Chinaswami, but we love you.The Punjab Kings, who made the first playoffs for the first time in more than a decade, will have another opportunity to reach the finals on 1 June for taking the winner of the Uddire 2 between the Gujarat Titans and the Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad.