{"id":148479,"date":"2026-03-28T22:06:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T03:36:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=148479"},"modified":"2026-03-28T22:06:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T03:36:08","slug":"video-patidar-in-awe-of-kohlis-brilliance-calls-him-number-one-chase-master","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=148479","title":{"rendered":"VIDEO | Patidar in awe of Kohli\u2019s brilliance, calls him \u2018number one chase master\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"content-body-70798669\" itemprop=\"articleBody\">Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar lavished praise on Virat Kohli after his match-winning knock in the IPL 2026 opener, calling him a \u201cnumber one chase master\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Kohli\u2019s unbeaten half-century anchored RCB\u2019s comfortable six-wicket chase, drawing admiration from his skipper, who said the veteran continues to set the benchmark.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe is a number one chase master\u2026 I have no words to describe his innings, the way he played, the shots he executed and how he handled the situation \u2014 it was really good to see.\u201d Patidar said<\/p>\n<p>Patidar also underlined Kohli\u2019s influence beyond the match, pointing to his intensity in training sessions. \u201cThe way I saw him in the nets \u2014 the same energy, the same eagerness to perform and dominate the game \u2014 it\u2019s really beautiful,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n<p>Calling Kohli his idol, Patidar said he is constantly learning by observing the senior batter closely. \u201cI am learning a lot of things just by watching him in the nets and in matches,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>The RCB skipper also credited the batting unit for executing the chase to perfection. \u201cCredit goes to all the batsmen\u2026 the way they displayed their skill was outstanding,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"publish-time\" id=\"end-of-article\">Published on Mar 29, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/sportstar.thehindu.com\/cricket\/ipl\/watch-video-rajat-patidar-on-virat-kohli-chase-master-rcb-vs-srh-ipl-2026-chinnaswamy-stadium\/article70798669.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar lavished praise on Virat Kohli after his match-winning knock in the IPL 2026 opener, calling him a \u201cnumber one chase master\u201d. 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