RCB delivered a complete performance at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, posting a record 254\/5 before bowling Gujarat Titans out for 162. Captain Rajat Patidar led the charge with an unbeaten 93, while several other players contributed with both bat and ball.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking after the match, Bobat said RCB\u2019s biggest strength this season has been the ability of different players to step up in important moments rather than depending on only one or two individuals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019m especially pleased that we\u2019ve got a number of people contributing to wins. When people say things like \u2018complete team\u2019, that\u2019s probably what I\u2019d reference. We are not too dependent on one or two players with the bat or the ball. We\u2019ve had a number of guys stand up, and you need that to go far in competitions,\u201d Bobat said in the post-match press conference.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bobat pointed out that RCB\u2019s strong team identity was also visible during their successful title-winning run last season and believes the squad has continued to build on that culture in IPL 2026.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIf I look at today, regardless of the result, everybody who had a chance to impact the game and put pressure on the opposition was able to do that. That\u2019s what we focus on, how we play our cricket. If everybody contributes and fulfils their roles, the results should take care of themselves,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
RCB\u2019s batting performance against Gujarat perfectly reflected that approach. Venkatesh Iyer gave the team a quick start, Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal maintained the momentum, while Krunal Pandya supported Patidar during a crucial middle-overs partnership.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Later, the bowlers also shared the workload evenly as Jacob Duffy picked up three wickets while Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rasikh Salam Dar, and Krunal Pandya claimed two wickets each to dismantle Gujarat\u2019s batting lineup.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bobat also praised the mentality within the squad, saying the players enjoy stepping up during pressure situations. \u201cExperience counts a lot in pressure games, but it also says a lot about personalities and character,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Later, the bowlers also shared the workload evenly as Jacob Duffy picked up three wickets while Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rasikh Salam Dar, and Krunal Pandya claimed two wickets each to dismantle Gujarat\u2019s batting lineup.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With the emphatic win, defending champions RCB moved one step closer to retaining their IPL title and will now head into the final on Sunday with strong momentum and confidence.<\/p>\r\n\r\n