Rajat Patidar

RCB skipper Rajat Patidar highlighted how analyst Freddie Wilde helped him decode elite spinners like Rashid Khan, Sunil Narine & Varun Chakravarthy during IPL 2026 season.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) made history by defeating Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final to secure their second consecutive title. They became only the third team to win back-to-back IPL titles after Chennai Super Kings (2010-11) and Mumbai Indians (2019-20). Here's what the stars of the championship-winning side had to say after another memorable campaign:

RCB players and support staff will not return to Bengaluru immediately after winning the IPL 2026 title, opting instead to disperse to their respective homes and holiday destinations from Ahmedabad. Mo Bobat highlighted RCB’s data-driven, evidence-based approach under the leadership of Andy Flower, Freddie Wilde, and Rajat Patidar as a key factor behind their back-to-back IPL title success since 2025. Rajat Patidar credited analytical support, especially video and data insights from Freddie Wilde, for improving his batting against pace and playing a crucial role in RCB’s championship-winning campaign.

Rajat Patidar has become only the third captain in IPL history - after MS Dhoni (Chennai Super Kings, 2010-11) and Rohit Sharma (Mumbai Indians, 2019-20) - to win consecutive titles.

Just four years ago, Patidar went unsold at the IPL auction and was overlooked by every franchise. Patidar has astonishingly claimed two championship trophies while captaining the franchise in just 28 matches.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar stands just one win away from etching his name into the Indian Premier League's most exclusive club.

The IPL 2026 final is all set to take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) battle for the title. Gujarat Titans have enjoyed an impressive record at the Narendra Modi Stadium this season and have often used home conditions to their advantage. However, Sehwag believes the final is a different challenge altogether. RCB have looked dominant throughout IPL 2026 and head into the final after a commanding victory over Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1.

Phil Salt has resumed training with RCB ahead of the IPL 2026 Final, with captain Rajat Patidar confirming that team doctors are monitoring his fitness. The England opener missed a significant part of the season due to a finger injury but remains in contention for the title clash against Gujarat Titans. Salt scored 202 runs in six matches before getting injured, and his availability could provide a major boost to RCB's batting lineup in Ahmedabad.

This summit clash brings together arguably the two most complete sides of IPL 2026. Fans in India can catch all the action live on the Star Sports Network.

Having already led RCB to their maiden IPL title in 2025, Patidar now has the opportunity to build on that breakthrough and cement his place among the game's great captains. His approach to leadership has been grounded entirely in authenticity, a trait he believes is central to both his personal journey and the team's collective success.

Captains often carry the extra burden of expectations, but some of the IPL's greatest leaders have thrived under pressure by taking the attack to the opposition. Whether it is Virat Kohli's consistency, MS Dhoni's finishing heroics or David Warner's explosive starts, these captains have led from the front with the bat. IPL 2026 added another name to this elite list as Rajat Patidar rewrote history with a record-breaking six-hitting season for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. His remarkable campaign proved that leadership and fearless batting can go hand in hand. Here's a look at the seven captains who smashed the most sixes in a single IPL season:

Mo Bobat praises Patidar's growth: The RCB director credited Rajat Patidar's development to his hard work with batting coach Dinesh Karthik and head coach Andy Flower. Match-winning captain's knock: Patidar smashed an unbeaten 93 off 33 balls, helping RCB post a record 254/5 and secure a dominant 92-run win over Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1. Fearless approach impresses RCB management: Bobat highlighted Patidar's aggressive intent, ability to read match situations and leadership by example as key factors behind his successful IPL 2026 campaign.

Meet Rajat Patidar's inspiring journey from Indore boy to RCB captain , went unsold in IPL auctions, returned as replacement, delayed marriage, ended RCB's 18-year title wait and now eyes India honours.

RCB thrashed Gujarat Titans by 92 runs and sealed their place in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 final at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala on Tuesday.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar played a knock for the ages in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 against Gujarat Titans (GT) and joined an elite list of batters for a huge milestone.

Rajat Patidar stated that Phil Salt is fit but remains under medical observation ahead of the high-stakes playoff fixture. Salt was one of RCB's standout performers during the league phase before his injury setback and his return would provide a major boost to the Bengaluru-based franchise. A victory over Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 would secure RCB a direct berth in the IPL 2026 final

After Royal Challengers Bengaluru's tense six-wicket defeat against Delhi Capitals, captain Rajat Patidar revealed what went wrong for his team on Saturday.

Suryakumar Yadav’s strike rate still sets the benchmark despite a sharp dip in form as captain. Tilak Varma’s consistency and left-hand advantage make him a near-undroppable asset in India’s T20 setup. Rajat Patidar’s explosive IPL 2026 run has intensified selection pressure like never before.

RCB’s shift from star-driven cricket to a system-based approach is the biggest reason behind their IPL 2026 dominance. A top five striking above 160 has made RCB the most aggressive batting unit in IPL history. The addition of elite finishers like Tim David has redefined how RCB close out innings.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have always been synonymous with aggressive batting in the Indian Premier League (IPL). From Chris Gayle's carnage to modern-day fireworks by Rajat Patidar and Romario Shepherd, RCB batters have produced some of the most blistering knocks in IPL history. Here are the top 7 fastest fifties scored by RCB players in the Indian Premier League:

Riding one fine performances of Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar and bowlers, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) beat Mumbai Indians by 18 runs in Match 20 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.

India's preparations for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 have hit a snag with Tilak Varma's recent abdominal injury issue. Tilak, a key left-handed middle-order batter in T20I setup and the hero of India's Asia Cup victory in Dubai last year, underwent a surgery for Testicular Torsion in Rajkot on Wednesday, January 7. This has ruled him out of the first three T20Is against New Zealand, with his availability for the remaining matches and potentially the Men's T20 World Cup 2026, starting February 7, in doubt due to a 3-4 week recovery period. Notably, Tilak, a key middle-order anchor in Suryakumar Yadav's squad, has been a consistent performer with his ability to stabilize innings and accelerate against spin. With Tilak sidelined, selectors face a dilemma in the middle order, where balance, left-right combinations, and finishing power are crucial. Here's a look at the top potential replacements of injured Tilak Varma In India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad: