With nearly a week to go before the title clash, Rangarajan stressed the importance of allowing players mental space before switching focus back to the final.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"We have about six days before the final, and it\u2019s important to strike the right balance between training and time off. I\u2019d rather the players take their minds off the final for a few days and return fresh and hungry,\u201d he said in a video shared by WPL on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on RCB's consistency, the head coach said that finishing at the top with a big points difference with other teams shows how well they have performed throughout the season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Winning the purple cap is great, but the bigger purpose is qualifying for the final. It\u2019s never easy in this league, and the gap we\u2019ve created speaks volumes about how the team has worked together,\" Rangarajan noted.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rangarajan was full of praise for skipper Smriti Mandhana, highlighting her tactical awareness and leadership both on and off the field. He revealed that Mandhana had been closely analysing Grace Harris during practice sessions, which later paid dividends in the match as Harris took two important wickets.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cSmriti was already picking up cues in training. It was great to see her read the game so well and execute it in the match,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The coach also lauded the captain\u2019s all-around leadership, pointing out her composure during the chase against the Warriors, where she remained unbeaten at 54. \u201cShe led superbly on the field and then ensured she was there at the crucial moment with the bat when we turned the game in our favour,\u201d Rangarajan added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cSmriti was already picking up cues in training. It was great to see her read the game so well and execute it in the match,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAs a bowling group, we did several things right and a few things we can still get better at. Overall, it was a solid performance, and I\u2019m very happy for the girls,\u201d he said, as RCB now turn their attention to another WPL title.<\/p>\r\n\r\n