RCB skipper Rajat Patidar has called for smarter shot selection as his team looks to secure their first home win of IPL 2025 against Rajasthan Royals. With three straight losses at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Patidar pointed to the pitch’s unpredictable bounce and two-paced nature as key challenges. He stressed the importance of playing behind square and adapting to the conditions rather than forcing aggressive strokes. With RR also struggling and missing captain Sanju Samson, the match is crucial for both sides as they fight to stay in the playoff race.
Rajat Patidar Urges RCB Batters to Stay Patient and Precise on Tricky Chinnaswamy Pitch
As Royal Challengers Bengaluru prepare to host Rajasthan Royals in a high-stakes IPL 2025 clash, skipper Rajat Patidar has urged his batters to adapt better to the tricky home conditions at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. After losing three consecutive matches on their home turf, Patidar emphasized that RCB’s downfall has been poor shot selection on unpredictable two-paced pitches.
“The bounce is varying, and bowlers are getting good assistance,”Rajat Patidar said. “We need to focus on smarter shot selection, especially playing more behind square, instead of blindly going for big hits.”
While Chinnaswamy has traditionally been a paradise for batters, this season’s pitch behavior has challenged that reputation. RCB has struggled while batting first, unable to build stable innings in the early overs. Meanwhile, their upcoming opponents, Rajasthan Royals, are also under pressure, coming off four back-to-back loshttps://www.sportsamrath.com/rahul-dravid-urges-consistency-from-rr-vs-rcb/ses and missing regular captain Sanju Samson due to injury. Riyan Parag, still searching for form, will lead a side that has shone in the PowerPlay but failed to close out games.
With both teams desperate to revive their campaigns, understanding the conditions and playing smart cricket could be the key difference. As the tournament nears its decisive phase, the margin for error has shrunk — and for RCB, a turnaround at home is more urgent than ever.
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