Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar said there was some pre-game pressure on him but it eased out once he got support from his illustrious predecessor Virat Kohli and the bowlers stuck to the team바카라s strategies. (Highlights | Full Coverage | More Cricket News)
Patidar made a bright beginning to his stint as RCB captain, leading his side to a seven-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in the opening game of the IPL 2025 in Kolkata on Saturday.
바카라There was pressure on me, of course, but it was a good day for me. Hope for more such days. It feels great to captain Virat Kohli, he supports a lot, great opportunity to learn from one of the best,바카라 Patidar said in the post-match presentation.
Patidar patted spinners Krunal Pandya, who was later adjudged player of the match, and leg-spinner Suyash Sharma for turning the match on its head after KKR got off to a flier through Ajinkya Rahane and Sunil Narine.
바카라We wanted (Andre) Russell바카라s wicket, him (Suyash) conceding runs didn't matter. He is our strike bowler, we backed him.
바카라All credit goes to Krunal and Suyash as they were 130 in the 13th over, and the bowlers showed courage and determination,바카라 he added.
Krunal, whose three wickets burst in the middle overs hindered KKR바카라s run, said he was looking to vary his pace to keep the batters in check.
바카라I just wanted to narrow down my focus upon returning in the 11th over. Batters can hit sixes consistently, so you have to find ways to up your game. So, I wanted to bowl quick, changes of pace were useful too,바카라 said Krunal.
Phil Salt said his opening partnership worth 95 runs with Virat Kohli set the right tone for his side바카라s win over KKR.
바카라Kohli and I haven't batted together much, so, to put on a partnership like that was key.바카라
Salt, who migrated to RCB from KKR through last year바카라s players바카라 auction, said his familiarity with the Eden Gardens stood him in good stead.
바카라It's a ground I know, had a simple game plan coming in. I wanted to go on longer, but not to be. Batting second here makes a bit of difference, you have to hit through the line,바카라 he said.
KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane said his side will have to improve as a unit at the earliest.
바카라We went well till the 13th over, but 2-3 wickets changed momentum. We have to learn from our mistakes. We thought 210-220 was par when Venkatesh (Iyer) and I were batting but we lost wickets.
바카라There was dew but they had a very good Power Play. We couldn't get early wickets. We don't want to think too much about this game, and just want to improve as a unit,바카라 he said.
