Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar acknowledged that his team's score was not enough after they suffered a defeat against the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Speaking after the match, Patidar admitted that the batting unit failed to put up a competitive total, which ultimately cost them the game.
Patidar's assessment of the match
Patidar stated, "The score was not good enough. We lost too many wickets in the middle overs and could not build partnerships. The Gujarat bowlers bowled well, especially in the death overs, but we should have done better." He praised GT's bowling attack, highlighting their discipline and execution. The RCB skipper also noted that the pitch was not easy to bat on, but the target was still chaseable.
Batting woes for RCB
RCB's batting lineup struggled to get going, with only a few batters reaching double figures. The team managed to post a modest total, which GT chased down comfortably. Patidar emphasized the need for the top order to take more responsibility and convert starts into big scores. He also mentioned that the team would analyze their performance and work on their weaknesses ahead of the next game.
Gujarat Titans' strong performance
Gujarat Titans, led by their captain, put up a dominant display with both bat and ball. Their bowlers restricted RCB to a low total, and the batters chased it down with ease. The win strengthened GT's position in the points table, while RCB will look to bounce back in their upcoming fixtures.
Patidar concluded, "We need to learn from this match and come back stronger. The tournament is long, and we have to stay positive." RCB fans will hope for a turnaround in their team's fortunes as the season progresses.
