Hyderabad, May 23 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Andy Flower expressed confidence in the team ahead of the defending champions' playoffs campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Despite a 55-run defeat to the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their last group-stage game on Friday, RCB ended at the top of the points table. While RCB have 18 points, the same as Gujarat Titans (GT) and SRH, they are ahead of both teams by virtue of a better net run rate.

RCB will take on GT in Qualifier 1 on May 26, with a win securing them a place in the final. Even if they lose, they will still have another opportunity to reach the final through Qualifier 2 against the winner of the Eliminator.

Speaking at the post-match press conference...