Rajat Patidar Leads RCB in IPL 2025
Patidar's experience and leadership skills make him an ideal choice to lead RCB, and his appointment marks a new era for the franchise. With his calm and confident approach, Patidar is set to guide RCB to success in the 2025 IPL season.
Rajat Patidar has been appointed as the new captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, succeeding Faf du Plessis who joined Delhi Capitals. Patidar, a 31-year-old middle-order batter, has grown into a key player for RCB, scoring 799 runs at a strike rate of 158.85 in 27 games since his debut in 2021.
Patidar's appointment as captain marks a new era for RCB, who have had several captains in the past, including Virat Kohli, who led the team from 2011 to 2021. Head coach Andy Flower praised Patidar's calmness, simplicity, and decision-making skills, saying they will serve him well as a leader and captain in the IPL. Patidar's experience leading Madhya Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali tournament and his quiet confidence will earn him respect from his teammates.
RCB's team management considered Virat Kohli as an option but ultimately chose Patidar due to his determination and ambition for leadership. The franchise wanted an Indian captain, and Patidar's experience leading his state team made him an ideal choice. With Patidar at the helm, RCB will look to build on their recent success, having made the playoffs in four of the last five seasons.
As RCB prepares for the 2025 IPL season, Patidar's leadership will be crucial in guiding the team to their first IPL title. With his calm and simple demeanor, Patidar is poised to lead RCB to success, and his appointment as captain marks an exciting new chapter for the franchise.
