Rajat Patidar stands alongside MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma in historic IPL captaincy record
Rajat Patidar led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a significant victory over Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2026. His unbeaten 93 runs helped RCB secure a place in the finals for the second consecutive year. This achievement places Patidar among an elite group of captains in IPL history.
- ▪Rajat Patidar scored 93 runs off 33 balls, leading RCB to a 92-run victory over Gujarat Titans.
- ▪This win allows RCB to advance to the IPL 2026 final, marking their second consecutive appearance.
- ▪Patidar is now one of only five captains to lead teams to back-to-back IPL finals.
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