Mohammed Kaif Applauds RCB's Bowling Prowess in IPL 2026 Final

RCB's Bowling Attack Shines in IPL 2026 Final

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India] - Former Indian cricketer Mohammed Kaif has praised the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for their exceptional bowling performance during the IPL 2026 final against the Gujarat Titans (GT) held on Sunday. He commended their ability to adapt and referred to them as "skillful" bowlers.

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

Kaif took to X to highlight the adaptability of RCB's seasoned bowling lineup, noting their swift change in strategy when they realized there was no swing in the air. They shifted to hard-length deliveries, which proved effective in securing wickets. He emphasized that such flexibility is a hallmark of highly skilled bowlers.

"RCB's experienced bowling attack demonstrates their quick adaptation to conditions. When there’s no swing, they adjust their plans after just two overs. They start targeting hard lengths to take wickets. Only the most skilled professionals can execute this," Kaif remarked.

RCB's bowling has been a key factor in their successful IPL 2026 campaign. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has taken 28 wickets throughout the tournament, while Rasikh Salam Dar has secured 19 wickets, and Josh Hazlewood has contributed with 15 wickets this season.

In the final against GT, Rasikh Salam Dar recorded impressive figures of 3 wickets for 27 runs in 4 overs, Bhuvneshwar Kumar achieved 2 wickets for 29 runs in 4 overs, and Josh Hazlewood finished with 2 wickets for 37 runs in 4 overs. Additionally, Krunal Pandya took one wicket, leading GT to conclude their innings at 155 runs for 8 wickets in 20 overs.