RCB Tops Table: Rajat Patidar on Team Unity After Beating KKR

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s six-wicket rout of Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026’s 57th fixture has reignited their title hopes, placing them first in the points table once more. Captain Rajat Patidar lauded the squad’s collective brilliance following the eighth win of the campaign.

Post-match, Patidar reflected, “This victory means a lot. Players are delivering when it matters most across batting, bowling, and fielding – excellent omens for the team. Leading the table is the ideal position to be in.” The bowlers deserve kudos for their disciplined effort, slamming the brakes on KKR’s innings after a brisk 10-11 run rate post-10 overs, limiting them to 192.

Satisfaction radiated from Patidar on the bowling: “We managed the game phases expertly; defending that total was never in doubt.” Virat Kohli’s century stole the show, prompting Patidar to say, “Incredible performance from Kohli. I’m speechless – it’s his trademark mastery.”

Addressing Phil Salt’s injury, he shared, “Unclear on the timeline, but expect him back promptly. Two games remain; we’re laser-focused. Dharamsala’s flat tracks await, then Hyderabad. Victory is our only goal.”