Mohammed Kaif Praises RCB's Bowling Strategy in IPL 2026 Final

RCB's Bowling Excellence in IPL 2026 Final

Former Indian cricketer Mohammed Kaif commended the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for their exceptional bowling performance during the IPL 2026 final against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Sunday. He highlighted their adaptability and referred to the bowlers as 'skillful'.

In the final match held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the defending champions RCB successfully limited GT to a total of 155 runs for 8 wickets. The standout bowlers included Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who took 2 wickets, Rasikh Salam Dar with 3 wickets, and Josh Hazlewood, who also claimed 2 wickets.

Kaif Discusses RCB's Tactical Flexibility

In a post shared on X, Kaif expressed admiration for RCB's seasoned bowling lineup, noting their swift adjustment to the match conditions. He pointed out that when swing was absent, they modified their strategy to focus on hard-length deliveries, which proved effective in securing wickets. Kaif remarked, 'RCB's experienced bowling attack demonstrates their ability to quickly adapt. When there’s no swing, they change tactics after just two overs, hitting hard lengths to take wickets. Only the most skilled professionals can achieve this.'

RCB's Bowling Statistics in IPL 2026

RCB's bowling prowess has been a significant factor in their successful IPL 2026 campaign. Bhuvneshwar Kumar leads the tournament with 28 wickets, followed by Rasikh Salam Dar with 19 wickets, and Josh Hazlewood contributing 15 wickets throughout the season.

Bowling Figures from the Final Match

In the final against GT, Rasikh Salam Dar achieved bowling figures of 3 wickets for 27 runs in 4 overs, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar recorded 2 wickets for 29 runs in 4 overs. Josh Hazlewood's performance included 2 wickets for 37 runs in 4 overs, and Krunal Pandya also took a wicket, leading to GT's total of 155 runs in 20 overs.