Mo Bobat: Shared Responsibility Fuels RCB’s Dominant Win

A comprehensive 92-run victory over Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 has propelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru into their second straight IPL final, and director of cricket Mo Bobat made it clear the success belongs to the entire group. The visitors posted 254 for 5 before bowling out the opposition for 162 at Dharamshala. Bobat told reporters that the season’s standout feature has been the willingness of different players to seize key moments. "Our strength is that we are not overly dependent on one or two individuals," he explained. "Many have come forward and shouldered responsibility, which is vital in any long tournament." Rajat Patidar’s unbeaten 93 formed the backbone of the innings, while early momentum from Venkatesh Iyer, steady contributions from Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal, and a vital stand involving Krunal Pandya pushed the total out of reach. Jacob Duffy’s three wickets and twin strikes from Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rasikh Salam Dar and Krunal completed the demolition.