After Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni, he became the third skipper to do so.
Rajat Patidar became the third skipper to win consecutive Indian Premier League titles, following Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni. At Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday night, Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets to claim their second straight title under his direction. Patidar was emotional during the post-match presentation as he talked about his incredible journey as RCB captain from 2024.
“Being the captain of RCB and winning the trophy is something I never imagined. He expressed gratitude, saying, “I believe it was written [in his destiny].
Ahmedabad hosted the 2025 IPL final as well. “It feels amazing. There were many recollections from the previous year when we arrived. I have no words to describe how wonderful this feels. When we won the toss, it was obvious that they wanted to bowl. They were aware that it would be simple to pursue. Throughout the competition, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam, KP [Krunal Pandya], Suyash Sharma, and Romario Shepherd all bowled exceptionally well.
According to Patidar, they were far more assured in 2026 after breaking the jinx the previous season. “Compared to previous year, we had a little more confidence. With the crowd arriving, it seemed like a home field for us everywhere. The preparation for the competition was excellent.
This past Tuesday, Patidar helped his team advance to the final by scoring an incredible 93 not out in the first qualifier against GT. Patidar discussed how his batting has improved, saying, “I tried to analyse which shots are good for me.” I received a lot of excellent advice from DK [Dinesh Karthik].
With 12 balls remaining, RCB chased down 156 while Virat Kohli hit 75 not out. Despite RCB’s mini-collapse during their chase and Kohli’s leg injury, he remained unfazed. He was committed to winning another trophy with his team. He was really emotional when he hit Arshad Khan for a six to end the game. Patidar has praised Kohli several times this season for his significant behind-the-scenes assistance. However, Patidar did not go into great detail this time. “Virat Kohli is a constant support system for the team. “This one is for you again, RCB fans,” he said, addressing the RCB supporters in the stands.
