“Whereas the staff will have a good time the triumph, the main target will shift to how we will do three in a row,” says Rajat Patidar
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Rajat Patidar couldn’t have wished for a greater birthday. The RCB captain, who turned 33 on Monday (Could 1, 2026), was all smiles as he sat beside the IPL trophy within the press convention room in Ahmedabad.
“It’s the greatest reward. Nothing might be higher than this — to win the IPL for two successive years,” Patidar stated. He added that whereas the staff will have a good time the triumph, the main target will shift to “how we will do three in a row”.
The Madhya Pradesh participant added that he has labored a terrific deal on his batting. The outcomes have been clear as Patidar appeared extra assertive and dominant on the crease.
“Earlier than coming into the IPL, I spent a number of time understanding my batting. I did correct web periods. Typically, I used to be the one one at nets, and I wanted bowlers. After that, I communicated lots with D.Ok. bhai [RCB mentor and batting coach Dinesh Karthik] about how I might do extra, set off moments, technical modifications, and so on. Then I got here right here and executed that,” Patidar stated.
Patidar said that he drew inspiration from Faf du Plessis, his first captain at RCB. “The way in which Faf du Plessis offered himself, the physique language, the boldness — these are issues I learnt,” he stated.
Talking in regards to the dominant present within the last, Patidar defined that dismissing the Gujarat Titans’ top-order — Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler — early proved to be essential. “The GT batting line-up relies upon lots on the highest three batters. All three introduced them to the ultimate. We deliberate to get the highest three out within the PowerPlay. We did take two wickets. They went on the again foot from there. That modified the sport,” Patidar stated.
Printed – June 01, 2026 10:16 pm IST
