RCB Captain Confident in Bowlers for IPL Title Clash

Rajat Patidar, captaining Royal Challengers Bengaluru, expressed his confidence in the team's robust bowling lineup during a press conference before the IPL final against Gujarat Titans. He emphasized the importance of a strong bowling attack for claiming victory in the tournament.

Patidar praised Bhuvneshwar Kumar for his outstanding performance this season, highlighting his 26 wickets in just 15 matches. He underscored the necessity of support bowlers, noting Rasik's contribution with 16 wickets ensuring the team's success isn't reliant on just Kumar and Hazlewood. The skipper acknowledged the collective effort required for defending high scores.

Additionally, Patidar provided an update on Phil Salt's fitness, indicating that the final decision on his participation will depend on medical advice. Overall, Patidar conveyed optimism in RCB's balanced team effort ahead of the anticipated match.

(With inputs from agencies.)