\u201cVirat has contributed so much over the years, winning would mean a lot, especially for him and the fans,\u201d said Patidar in the pre-game press conference.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Patidar-led RCB will hold an advantage over the Punjab Kings as they thrashed them by eight wickets in Qualifier 1 in Mullanpur to seal the direct entry to the final.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, Punjab had their way of bouncing back from the setback against Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2, at the same venue as the final, courtesy of Shreyas Iyer's blistering 87 not out to keep their dream of a maiden title alive.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Patidar also reflected on his first season as captain of one of the biggest cricket franchises in the world and said his side will not be thinking too much, but rather focus on playing their best cricket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Expectations come naturally, especially when you're leading a team like RCB in a final, but I always focus on what\u2019s in my control and try to stay in the present. This captaincy journey has been a great learning experience for me; being around some of the best leaders and foreign players in the game has really shaped my approach.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I\u2019ve focused on creating a relaxed and secure environment, where both domestic and international players feel confident. We\u2019re not thinking too much about the stage; we\u2019re here to play our best cricket,\u201d Patidar explained.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Patidar had previously squared off against his counterpart in the final of the 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where Patidar\u2019s Madhya Pradesh lost against Iyer\u2019s Mumbai by five wickets.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I\u2019ve focused on creating a relaxed and secure environment, where both domestic and international players feel confident. We\u2019re not thinking too much about the stage; we\u2019re here to play our best cricket,\u201d Patidar explained.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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