Ahead of the IPL 2026 final against Gujarat Titans, RCB captain Rajat Patidar says he is treating the high-stakes clash as a normal game as Bengaluru aim to defend their title.
Gwalior Cheetahs announced their squad for the Madhya Pradesh League T20 Scindia Cup 2026, with IPL-winning captain Rajat Patidar leading a balanced side featuring a strong pace attack and emerging talent.
Ahead of Qualifier 1 between RCB and GT in Indian Premier League 2026, RCB captain Rajat Patidar said his side will continue with its attacking approach and rely on its bowling strength under pressure.
Former India captain Anil Kumble believes RCB skipper Rajat Patidar will face a stern test in attempting to lead the side to back-to-back titles.
Three seasons ago, Rajat Patidar was roped in by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as an injury replacement for Luvnith Sisodia, after he failed to find a buyer during the 2022 IPL auction. Patidar was earlier released by the same franchise ahead of the auction.
After Royal Challengers Bengaluru stormed into the IPL 2025 final on the back of a clinical eight-wicket win over Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1, captain Rajat Patidar credited the team for sticking to their plans during the crunch affair, while reserving special praise for young spinner Suyash Sharma.
The 12-run victory against MI helped RCB return to winning ways after briefly losing their way following a loss to Gujarat Titans at home.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Thursday announced Rajat Patidar as skipper for IPL 2025, contrary to wide-spread speculations of Virat Kohli returning as skipper of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after the franchise released former captain Faf du Plessis, their captain from 2022 to 2024, before the mega auction.
Madhya Pradesh, thanks to a crucial 162-run lead, who are in firm control of the final and lifting the trophy, as Rajat Patidar notched up a fine 122 while Saransh Jain brought up his maiden first-class fifty to take the side to 536.
He made his IPL debut on April 9th, 2021 as played for the team Royal Challengers Banglore.
