Bengaluru, April 25 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower believes the reason behind their success lies in the "inputs" provided by batting coach and team mentor Dinesh Karthik, as well as the "leadership" offered by franchise stalwart Virat Kohli.

After three defeats on the trot, the M Chinnaswamy Stadium finally saw RCB wrapped in the colours of victory. Bengaluru staged its first home win of the season by spoiling the Rajasthan Royals' heist and securing an 11-run triumph. With 12 points from nine fixtures, RCB has posed a substantial threat to the rest of the competitors for the coveted title in the 18th edition of the cash-rich league.

The air of swagger surrounding the RCB camp could be attributed to several factor...