Rajat Patidar Misses IPL 2026 Match Against PBKS Due to Injury
Why is Rajat Patidar not playing today's PBKS vs RCB IPL 2026 match?
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Rajat Patidar, captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), is sidelined for the IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Dharamshala due to an injury sustained from a bouncer. Vice-captain Jitesh Sharma leads the team in his absence, confirming Patidar's recovery progress and potential return for the next match.
- 01Rajat Patidar suffered a helmet injury from a bouncer by Kartik Tyagi during a match against Kolkata Knight Riders.
- 02Jitesh Sharma, the vice-captain, is filling in as captain for RCB during Patidar's absence.
- 03Sharma expressed optimism about Patidar's recovery, indicating he could return for the upcoming match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- 04RCB's playing XI for the match includes Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, and Tim David among others.
- 05Jitesh Sharma has previously captained RCB in IPL 2025 and led PBKS in 2024.
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Rajat Patidar, the captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), is not part of the playing XI for the IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) due to an injury sustained from a bouncer delivered by Kartik Tyagi during a recent match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Raipur. Although Patidar passed the concussion protocols and resumed his innings, he did not travel with the team to Dharamshala. In his absence, vice-captain Jitesh Sharma has taken over leadership responsibilities. Sharma confirmed that Patidar is recovering well and may return for RCB's next match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The team lineup includes players like Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, and Tim David. Jitesh Sharma has previously stepped in as captain during Patidar's injury spells, showcasing his leadership skills in the IPL.
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