Following Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) impressive five-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 23 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday, captain Rajat Patidar lauded his bowling unit and fielding effort. After limiting LSG to 146 and then easily chasing down the target in 15.1 overs to take the top spot in the points table, RCB put up a clinical all-around effort. Patidar was very complimentary of his assault when he thought back on the bowling performance.

"The bowling was excellent. The fact that we won the toss, in my opinion, was a plus. It was also enjoyable to observe how the fast bowlers hit the deck. Even though I have no idea what he will bowl next, I think Krunal Pandya is a really brave bowler. In the post-match presentation, he added, "Suyash's stump-to-stump bowling was amazing to watch at the same time."
Patidar emphasised the importance of having seasoned bowlers in a T20 format, and RCB's new-ball duo of Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar once again set the tone with disciplined periods.Naturally, having specialist bowlers in T20 competitions makes a captain's job easier because you don't have to instruct them on what to do next. All the other bowlers are benefiting from the ideas and experience as well.
Additionally, he gave gratitude to the team's enhanced fielding standards, which have been a priority throughout the competition.
Since the IPL began, the team has been focusing on fielding effort. Phil Salt, who typically makes spectacular one-handed, leaping catches, was next. He made a fantastic catch.
Patidar remained realistic about RCB's chances of winning the championship despite their impressive start to the season and their comeback to the top of the table."No, the title hopes are still a long way off. We are only looking at one game at a time right now.
With eight points from five games, RCB is back at the top of the standings after this victory. On Saturday, they will now play the Delhi Capitals (DC) at the same location.