Rajat Patidar, the skipper of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), has spoken up on his team’s success in the IPL 2025, praising the bowlers for their contributions. Patidar believes that it is beneficial to have experienced bowlers who can think clearly in stressful conditions in T20 cricket.

The RCB captain also noted that a lot of thought went into selecting players to play specific positions in the club, and that their strategy worked thanks to outstanding execution. Patidar went on to declare that RCB’s bowling attack is the best in IPL history.

“In T20 games, having skilled, experienced bowlers who know how to bowl in specific situations is quite beneficial. Your bowling team may win matches—and even the championship. I believe we prepared effectively this year and chose players based on our needs in key areas. It’s worked out nicely, and I believe this is our best bowling unit to date,” Patidar told 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.