Rajat Patidar Primed to be “Front Runner in Captaincy” in Indian Cricket Team

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Captain Rajat Patidar Might Not Be Having A Good Run in the Role at home in IPL 2025 but his Leadership has impressed former India Player Robin Uthapa. Continuing their poor form at home, RCB Lost to Punjab Kings By 5 Wickets in a Rain-Curtailed Game. It was a poor batting effort from the side as it posted only 95 for 9 in 14 overs after getting an invitation to bat first. Pbks reached home with 11 balls to spare in the game. After the defeat, RCB Captain Patidar Acknowledded that their batting performance was not up to par, with wickets falling Quickly and a Lack of Partnerships.

He attributed the decision to leave devdutt paddikal to the conditions favorite the bowlers. Despite the pitch, Patidar Emphahsized the Need for the Team to Bat Better and Achieve a Winning Total.

He commented the bowling unit for their strong performance and the batters’ Intent, and recognized the need to address batting errors.

“Initially, it was sticking and two-paced, but we could have done far better as a batting unit. Partnerships are important; Had to make that change due to conditions (leaving out paddikal). Plays, We Need to Bat a Winning Total. The Bowling is done pretty well; The batting unit, “Patidar said in the post-match presentation.

While reacting to it, uthappa wrote on x, “Loved how rajat took ownership about rcb’s batting. Shows great character as a Leader. Front Runner in Captaincy Conversations in Indian Cricket. “

Loved How Rajat Took Owneship About RCB’s Batting. Shows Great Character as a Leader. He has to work out how they win at home and if he does that then he’ll become a front runner in Captaincy conversions in Indian Cricket.

– Robbie uthappa (@robbieuthappa) April 19, 2025

This was RCB’s Third Straight Loss at Home. The side is what to win a game at m chinnaswamy stadium, bengaluru this season. Notably, RCB have won four of the seven matches played in ipl 2025, but all of them have come away from home. They have 8 points to their credit with a net run rate of +0.446.

(With ani inputs)