Ahmedabad, April 30 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Rajat Patidar acknowledged his team's shortcomings with the bat after their four-wicket defeat against the Gujarat Titans (GT), but praised the bowlers for putting up a strong fight in challenging conditions.

Speaking at the post-match presentation, Patidar said the total posted by RCB was below par, but credited the bowlers for keeping the game competitive.

"The score was not good enough on this track, but the way we bowled and stretched it, it was a positive sign," Patidar said.

He also highlighted the role of the pitch in assisting fast bowlers, while admitting that GT batter Shubman Gill shifted the momentum with a strong innings.

"There was a good cover of grass, an...