IPL 2025: 3 Reasons Why Rajat Patidar Will Be RCB's Best Choice Captain

Sakshi Sharma

Rajat Patidar in IPL 2025 (Source:@rrjjt_01/status_)Rajat Patidar in IPL 2025 (Source:@rrjjt_01/status_)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) may have a potential new leader in their ranks as Rajat Patidar, is making headlines with his exceptional performances in the ongoing SMAT 2024. These contributions have placed him firmly in the spotlight, not just making him a important player but also a captain for RCB in IPL 2025. 

RCB have retained Rajat Patidar for IPL 2025 at a price of INR 11.00 Crore. He made his IPL debut in 2021 for RCB. He has played 27 matches so far, and scored 799 runs at an average of 34.74. He has hit one century and seven half-centuries, with his highest score being 112* runs. 

Rajat Patidar’s Form In Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT)

  • Rajat Patidar has been in scintillating form for Madhya Pradesh in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2024, The stylish right-handed batter has made 248 runs in his last five innings. 
  • As a dependable number three batter, Patidar's ability to anchor the innings while also accelerating the scoreboard makes him an important player for RCB for this season. His knack for playing under pressure and building partnerships will add significant depth to the team's batting lineup. So along with his batting if he is appointed as the captain, he can lead the team from the front. 
  • Moreover, he will be an important player at the top-order alongside Virat Kohli and Phil Salt. He could create a formidable opening combination, and could be potential to set the tone for RCB’s campaign in IPL 2025. 

Rajat Patidar’s Leadership Skills In SMAT

  •  As the captain of Madhya Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he has led his team to an outstanding five wins in six matches, with his composed leadership style, so as he has experience in captaincy he can be potentially appointed as the captain for IPL 2025.  
  • Rajat's calm and composed leadership in SMAT 2024 has been instrumental in his team’s success, making him a strong candidate to lead RCB in IPL 2025.

Rajat Patidar’s Long-Term Leadership Quality

  • Rajat Patidar is just 31, and at a young age, he can potentially become a captain and can be the core of the team along with other Indian players. 
  • He is a very dynamic batter and can take charge of the team and lead his team from the front.