RCB were bowled out for 155 in 19.2 overs after being put in to bat, a total that Gujarat Titans chased down comfortably in 15.5 overs, finishing at 158\/6 with 25 balls to spare.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Karthik lauded Virat Kohli\u2019s aggressive start but admitted that regular wickets derailed the innings. \u201cI thought Virat started wonderfully, vintage Virat. The kind of shots he played, especially in the Rabada over, were outstanding. But we lost wickets in a cluster and kept doing it. Every time we had an opportunity to get ahead or build a partnership, we lost a wicket, and that never helps in a T20 game,\u201d Karthik said in a video released by RCB on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kohli struck a quick 28 off 13 balls, while Devdutt Padikkal top-scored with 40, but the middle-order collapse ensured RCB could only manage a below-par total.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt eventually caught up with us, and we ended up with a below-par score,\u201d Karthik added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite the defeat, Karthik praised the team\u2019s attitude in the field as they attempted to defend the total. \u201cWhat was commendable was the attitude and the way the bowlers came together. Like a champion team would, we gave them jitters through the middle. If a couple of things had gone our way, it could have been different, but I\u2019m very proud of the effort,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
RCB director of cricket Mo Bobat echoed similar sentiments, highlighting the bowling unit\u2019s effort in making the Gujarat Titans work hard for the chase.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe pleasing and encouraging thing is obviously the bowlers. They put in a good shift again today. It was good to see Romario find a bit of rhythm, too,\u201d Bobat said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cYou\u2019re not going to win every game, but when you come out second best, you\u2019ve got to make the opposition really fight for their win, and I think we did that today,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Gujarat Titans\u2019 chase was powered by captain Shubman Gill, who smashed 43 off just 18 balls, while Jos Buttler (39) and Rahul Tewatia (27 not out) ensured there were no major hiccups.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cYou\u2019re not going to win every game, but when you come out second best, you\u2019ve got to make the opposition really fight for their win, and I think we did that today,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite the loss, RCB still remains at number two in the points table with 12 points in nine matches. They will next face Lucknow Super Giants on May 7.<\/p>\r\n\r\n