Rajat Patidar's Leadership Key to RCB's IPL 2026 Victory, Says Dinesh Karthik
'Calm captain' Rajat Patidar key to RCB's IPL 2026 win: Dinesh Karthik
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Dinesh Karthik praised Rajat Patidar's leadership as crucial in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) successful title defense in the IPL 2026, where they defeated Gujarat Titans. Patidar's calm demeanor helped the team thrive under pressure, contributing to their victory.
- 01Rajat Patidar is the third captain to win consecutive IPL titles, following MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma.
- 02RCB restricted Gujarat Titans to 155 runs and chased the target with five wickets remaining.
- 03Patidar scored 501 runs in 14 innings during the tournament, averaging 41.75.
- 04Dinesh Karthik highlighted Patidar's calming influence in a high-pressure environment.
- 05Patidar allows senior players to take charge while maintaining a quiet leadership style.
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Dinesh Karthik, batting coach and mentor for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), credited Rajat Patidar's leadership for the team's successful title defense in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, where they triumphed over Gujarat Titans in the final. Patidar, who became only the third captain to win consecutive IPL titles, led RCB to nine victories in the group stage and performed well in the playoffs, scoring 501 runs at an average of 41.75. Karthik emphasized Patidar's calming presence in a high-stakes environment, noting that his temperament allowed bowlers to excel under pressure. He described Patidar as a
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