'This has been our best bowling unit' - Rajat Patidar credits bowlers for RCB's success in IPL 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Rajat Patidar has opened up on his team's performance in IPL 2025 and credited the bowlers for playing a crucial role. Patidar reckoned that it is good to have experienced bowlers who have the ability to think clearly in demanding situations in T20 cricket. 

The RCB skipper also claimed that plenty of preparation went into picking players to perform specific roles in the team, adding that their planning worked due to the brilliant execution. Patidar went onto claim that this is the greatest bowling attack RCB have had in the history of the IPL.

"In T20 games, having good, experienced bowlers who understand how to bowl in specific situations helps a lot. Your bowling group can win you matches — and even the title. I think this year, we prepared well and picked players based on what we needed in specific areas. It’s worked out well, and I believe this has been our best bowling unit so far," Patidar said on Jiostar.

Everyone knows their role and is executing it well: Rajat Patidar

Apart from their bowling strength, RCB have also had a settled batting lineup. Patidar reckoned that the team a well-rounded batting lineup with contributors for different phases of the game. 

"You gain confidence when you're part of a batting group with quality players from top to bottom, all performing well. They're experts in their respective slots, so there are no doubts. That gives you confidence as a captain. The way we’re playing this year, no one questions our approach. Everyone knows their role and is executing it well. That’s a very positive sign," Patidar added.

RCB will face Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on May 23 in their penultimate league game. Originally scheduled to take place at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, the match has been shifted to Lucknow due to the adverse weather conditions in Bengaluru.