“I always thank RCB fans” - Skipper Rajat Patidar wants fans to support the franchise in the final

RCB captain Rajat Patidar has thanked the franchise’s fans for always supporting them during their highs and lows this season. Notably, RCB defeated PBKS by eight wickets in the first qualifier in Mullanpur on Thursday, May 29, to make it to the grand finale.

While pacers started off doing well on a good bowling wicket for RCB, spinner Suyash Sharma scalped three important wickets in the middle overs to stun PBKS to 101 runs in 14.1 overs. Patidar was quick enough to hail Suyash for his exceptional bowling skills.

“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,” Patidar said in the post-match presentation.

“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 am okay if he concedes a few runs (in the process.),” he added.

“We have had a lot of practice sessions throughout the tournament, so one day of not practising won't harm you. The way he (Salt) is batting in most of the matches. The way he is giving starts, I am a big fan of his. It's a treat to watch him from the dugout. That's really good,” he observed.

“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,” he concluded.

After being tasked to bat first, PBKS got all out for 101 runs in 14.1 overs. Marcus Stoinis was the star batter for PBKS with 26 runs in 17 balls, while Suyash Sharma picked up three important wickets.

In the chase, RCB took 10 overs to finish the game with eight wickets remaining. Phil Salt was the star batter for RCB in the chase, smacking 56* runs in 27 balls with six fours and three sixes.

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