Rajat Patidar has made history as the captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), leading the team to consecutive IPL title victories in 2025 and 2026. Initially joining RCB in 2021, Patidar went unsold in the IPL 2022 mega-auction but returned as a replacement player. His leadership culminated in RCB's first title win in 2025 against Punjab Kings, followed by a successful title defense against Gujarat Titans in 2026. Patidar emphasized his ambition for a third consecutive title, a milestone yet to be achieved by any IPL team. He stated, "It feels great, and it's a special birthday gift for me. While I'm delighted with the achievement, I always try to stay focused on the present." Historically, teams like Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians have come close to winning three back-to-back titles but have fallen short. As RCB prepares for the next season, Patidar's focus remains on making history by securing a third title.