Hyderabad: Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman Rajat Patidar candidly accepted that Sunrisers Hyderabad's formidable total of 255 runs proved to be an overwhelming challenge for his side in their recent Indian Premier League encounter at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
The Madhya Pradesh middle-order batsman's honest assessment came after RCB fell significantly short in their run chase against one of the highest totals in IPL history. The 255-run target placed immense pressure on the Bangalore batting lineup from the outset, leaving little margin for error in what became a one-sided contest.
Sunrisers Hyderabad's explosive batting display has been a recurring theme this season, with their aggressive approach consistently producing match-winning totals. The home side's ability to post such daunting scores has emerged as their primary weapon in the tournament.
For Royal Challengers, the defeat highlighted the challenges of chasing down totals in excess of 250, a feat that requires near-perfect execution throughout the innings. Patidar's frank admission reflects the realistic assessment within the RCB camp about the magnitude of the task they faced.
The result keeps RCB searching for consistency as they navigate through a competitive IPL season, with several crucial matches remaining in their campaign.