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Devdutt Padikkal of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) said that the side wants to be the best fielding unit possible in this ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). RCB defeated Rajasthan Royals by eight wickets.

RCB had restricted Rajasthan Royals to 154/6 in the allotted twenty overs. The fielding of the Virat Kohli-led side was top-notch and there were some amazing catches to see from Yuzvendra Chahal and Devdutt Padikkal.

Devdutt Padikkal: RCB Wanted To Make Sure They Are The Best Team In Terms Of Fielding In IPL 2020

Virat Kohli then came back to form by scoring his first fifty in IPL 2020 along with man in form youngster Devdutt Padikkal who also scored his third 50 plus score. Devdutt Padikkal now have 174 runs in 4 matches and is 4th in terms of highest run-scorers in IPL 2020.

“The talk was about going well in the field, we have dropped a couple of catches in the previous games, we want to make sure that we are the best team in terms of fielding in this IPL,” Padikkal said in a video posted on the official Twitter handle of RCB.

Chasing 155, Virat Kohli and Padikkal stitched together a partnership of 99 runs for the second wicket. Devdutt Padikkal was dismissed for 63 but skipper Virat Kohli took the side home as he played an unbeaten knock of 72 runs.

Talking about his knock, Padikkal said: “Amazing to contribute to the win of RCB. This is what I have been looking to do in all the games, it’s important that we keep winning and I keep contributing to the side. Finch has been great and early on, we are getting good partnerships, hopefully, we can do that going ahead in the tournament.”

Rajasthan Royals scored only 154/6 after RCB spinner Yuzvendra Chahal picked up 3 wickets. The MOM Yuzvendra Chahal picked up crucial wickets of in-form batsman Sanju Samson and also experienced Robin Uthappa and set batsman Mohippal Lomror who was looking for a big score.

Virat Kohli Says RCB Must Capitalize On Winning Momentum While Simon Katich Credited RCB Players For Being Ruthless

RCB skipper Virat Kohli also said that the crucial thing for RCB would now be to capitalize on the winning momentum. RCB defeated SRH(10 runs), MI(Super Over) but lost to KXIP(97 runs) previously.

“The challenge for us now will be as to how we capitalize on this winning momentum and be very professional. As long as we wanting the next game in our minds, we would be fine,” said Kohli.

Head coach Simon Katich also credited players who were ruthless after the win against the Rajasthan Royals and said that his side showed great character by being energetic in such scorching heat.

“Fantastic effort against Rajasthan Royals, I asked for a ruthless performance and you guys delivered, when you look back at that game, they were 27-0, in the next 15 balls, we took three wickets, that was magnificent. The way everyone went about their thing in this heat was the standout moment. I just think the energy displayed by the group in this scorching heat is a testament of your character,” Katich said.

RCB is currently in second place in the IPL standings with six points from four matches. The side will next lock horns with Delhi Capitals on October 5 at the Dubai International Stadium