Bhuvneshwar Kumar believes the fine margins behind the scenes made the difference as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) followed up their earlier momentum by beating Gujarat Titans (GT) and punching their ticket to another Indian Premier League final. Speaking after the win, the RCB pacer highlighted the value of leg-before-wicket and bowled dismissals within their bowling approach, praised the support staff for the \u201csmall things\u201d that help the group, and insisted that while their setup is data-led, it is not driven by numbers alone. With the franchise again reaching the title match after sealing back-to-back finals, the scenario feels familiar\u2014Bhuvneshwar even finds himself in a Purple Cap role heading into a summit clash\u2014but the teams and context have changed dramatically since his Sunrisers Hyderabad days, when RCB could now potentially face SRH in a final for the first time in a decade.<\/p>\n
After RCB\u2019s victory over GT, Bhuvneshwar mapped out how the side plans to attack batters. He pointed to a clear direction in their lengths and lines, aiming to squeeze opponents into mistakes that lead to wicket-taking dismissals.<\/p>\n
He said: \u201cA lot of credit to the planning behind the scenes. I mean, yes, the experience we (him and Josh Hazlewood) brought, but when it comes to support staff, the small things that they are bringing, it works for us. We are data-informed; if there is something new players are doing, we look into that. But we do not depend 100 per cent on data. But yes, it helps.\u201d<\/p>\n
On the bowling plan itself, he added: \u201cIf you look at the plan, anything short or fuller, it goes for a boundary. But yes, we make a lot of effort not to give any room and try to get batters out LBW and bowled.\u201d<\/p>\n
RCB\u2019s path to the final was powered by a dominant all-round performance, highlighted by a decisive 92-run win. Batting first, the Bengaluru side posted a commanding total of 254\/5, built on sharp innings from their top contributors before the bowlers dismantled GT\u2019s chase.<\/p>\n
Bhuvneshwar\u2019s impact was not limited to this knock\u2014it also reflects a standout season underway for RCB. His wicket tally and efficiency underline why he has been central to Bengaluru\u2019s campaign.<\/p>\n
RCB\u2019s qualification also adds to their growing finals pedigree. The franchise has now reached the IPL final for the fifth time, placing them among the most frequent contenders in the competition\u2019s history.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s also a historic angle to the margin. The 92-run triumph ranks among the strongest wins in IPL knockout history.<\/p>\n
With RCB through, the final opponent is still set to be decided. A potential matchup with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) would be a rare reunion in a title match, given that it has been a decade since such a clash could occur in the final stage.<\/p>\n
For now, RCB\u2019s focus is on carrying forward the momentum that delivered a commanding 254\/5, followed by a ruthless bowling effort that restricted GT to 162\u2014setting up yet another title challenge as Bhuvneshwar heads toward the final with Purple Cap recognition and a game plan built on pressure, precision, and wicket-focused bowling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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