How Rajat Patidar Turned RCB Into an IPL Powerhouse?
Rajat Patidar has redefined the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Under all the captains, the team went to three finals in a combined total of 17 seasons. But under his captaincy, they have made it to two consecutive finals.
From the last two seasons, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have seen a new era under the captaincy of Rajat Patidar. His captaincy has been so brilliant that he has now been one of the most successful captains in the IPL.
Under his leadership as the new captain in IPL 2025, Patidar took RCB into their first-ever IPL final, putting an end to their long wait for the IPL trophy. RCB's impressive league stage performances, and their victorious run to qualify for a final in IPL 2026 further bolstered his leadership ability as he headed into their respective final.
Patidar's captaincy stats are superb, as his team is always winning. His winning percentage as a captain in the IPL stands at 70. Here he is, one of the most effective captains in the league just now. He guided RCB to have some record-breaking points in consecutive seasons and was always in the moment with the bat in hand during challenging moments.
He had one of his memorable moments in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2026 when he reached an unbeaten 93 off 33 balls against the Gujarat Titans'. His sensational knock gave RCB the cushion it needed to win the game by a huge margin, and he took home the Player of the Match.
Our Take
Rajat Patidar has been the real game-changer for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Not just a captain who wins, but also the one who dominates. Patidar went from a replacement player to becoming the RCB team's captain. He has one of the most successful journeys in modern IPL history.