Rajat Patidar and Krunal Pandya unleash carnage, smash 28 runs off Kulwant Khejr – Rajat Patidar and Krunal Pandya Unleash Batting Carnage in Qualifier 1

Rajat Patidar and Krunal Pandya Unleash Batting Carnage in Qualifier 1

Royal Challengers Bengaluru started off well in the Qualifier 1, with the successful pair of Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal adding runs with a fifty-run partnership that gave them a solid start after the powerplay.

Much remained silent after those two quiet overs from Rashid Khan and that double wicket strike from Jason Holder. However, the RCB batters were patient as they relied on their ability to accelerate at any point of the game.

The Turning Point

After Rajat Patidar offered some chances in the 14th over, he pounced onto a free hit in the very next over from Kulwant Khejroliya. After being hit for some boundaries on a no-ball and the free hit, Khejroliya overstepped on the fourth ball of the over.

This time it was Patidar who came into the party and scored 14 of the last three balls, hence, finishing a massive 28-run over. This set the tone for the carnage that Rajat Patidar was looking to bring down at Dharamshala.

The partnership between Patidar and Krunal Pandya was the highlight of the match, with the two batsmen taking down the GT bowlers with ease. Their aggressive batting display put pressure on the opposition and set the stage for a thrilling match.

What’s Next

With this dominant display, RCB will be looking to capitalize on their momentum and secure a spot in the final. The team’s ability to accelerate at any point in the game makes them a formidable opponent, and they will be a force to be reckoned with in the remaining matches.