Pakistan, May 24 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Phil Salt remained calm despite their 42-run loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Salt scored a blazing 62 from 32 balls in his return to the team. His performance helped RCB stay on course in a big chase of 232 runs. However, after his dismissal, the momentum shifted. Jitesh Sharma tried to revive the innings, but it wasn't enough.

Salt addressed the media after the game and shared his thoughts. He said RCB would rather lose now than in an eliminator. "It's disappointing, but it's better to lose here than in a knockout," he said. "No one likes to lose, but it's about how you bounce back." RCB had already secured a playoff spot before this game.

RCB had reached a strong position in the chase. Af...