Rajat Patidar Misses Key IPL Match Against PBKS Due to Injury
Why Is Rajat Patidar Not Playing Today's PBKS Vs RCB Match In IPL 2026?

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Rajat Patidar, captain of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), did not play in the IPL match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on May 17 due to a head injury sustained during a previous game. Reports suggest a concussion, which could sideline him until May 20, ahead of the next match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- 01Rajat Patidar was hit on the head by Kolkata Knight Riders' Kartik Tyagi, leading to his absence.
- 02Stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma expressed optimism about Patidar's recovery, stating he feels 'fantastic'.
- 03Patidar has scored 337 runs in 11 innings this IPL season at a strike rate of 192.57.
- 04Romario Shepherd replaced Patidar in the playing XI, joining Jitesh Sharma and Tim David as finishers.
- 05RCB's playing XI includes notable players like Virat Kohli and Josh Hazlewood.
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Rajat Patidar, the captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), missed the crucial IPL match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on May 17 due to a head injury sustained in a previous match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma did not disclose the specifics of Patidar's injury but hinted at a possible concussion, which would require a seven-day stand-down period under ICC Concussion Management Guidelines. If confirmed, Patidar would remain sidelined until May 20, just ahead of RCB's next match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on May 22. Despite this setback, Sharma noted that Patidar is feeling 'fantastic' and is hopeful for his return. In Patidar's absence, RCB made strategic changes to their lineup, bringing in Romario Shepherd to bolster the batting order. The team lost the toss and was asked to bat first, with a playing XI that includes prominent players such as Virat Kohli and Josh Hazlewood. RCB aims to maintain momentum in the tournament despite the loss of their captain.
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Rajat Patidar's absence could affect RCB's performance in the IPL, as he has been a key player this season.
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