India, May 26 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar shared his thoughts on the team's mindset ahead of the high-stakes Qualifier 1 clash against Gujarat Titans as the defending champions continue their bid for back-to-back IPL titles. RCB enjoyed an impressive league-stage run, finishing at the top of the points table after winning nine of their 14 matches. Their consistent performances throughout the season ensured a top-two finish and the advantage of two opportunities to qualify for the final.

Having ended their long wait for a maiden IPL trophy last year, Bengaluru now faces the difficult task of defending the title. While they dominated large parts of the league stage, the playoffs present a different challenge altoge...