Sources: 
Rajat Patidar’s leadership has propelled Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) into the IPL 2025 final, ending an 18-year wait for the title. Once uncertain about his captaincy, Patidar has emerged as a transformative figure for the team, guiding them with decisive strategies and mental resilience.
KKR coach Chandrakant Pandit praised Patidar’s
"rapid learning and mental fortitude," highlighting his previous leadership of Madhya Pradesh as a foundation for his IPL success. Patidar’s proactive approach to improvement and ability to make quality decisions have been key to RCB’s dominant performances.
Patidar himself expressed his ambition last season, stating,
"I would like to take up the responsibility of captaincy." His off-season interactions revealed a maturity and leadership quality that convinced mentors of his potential.
Former Madhya Pradesh captain Devendra Bundela called this moment
"a major moment in his career," underscoring the significance of Patidar’s rise in Indian cricket leadership.
As RCB prepares to face Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final, Patidar’s journey from self-doubt to captaincy success exemplifies a defining moment in cricket leadership, inspiring both teammates and fans.
"Rajat Patidar stands on the cusp of IPL glory, leading RCB in their quest to end an 18-year title drought against PBKS. Despite initial self-doubt, Patidar's captaincy has transformed RCB, marked by dominant performances.""KKR coach Chandrakant Pandit highlights Patidar's rapid learning and mental fortitude, evident in his leadership of Madhya Pradesh and his proactive approach to improvement.""However, Rajat came to me last season and said, 'I would like to take up the responsibility of captaincy'. Interacting with him during the off-season made me realise his ability to take quality decisions and emerge as a leader.""Former Madhya Pradesh captain Devendra Bundela termed Patidar leading RCB in the IPL 2025 final as a major moment in his career."Sources: Rajat Patidar has led Royal Challengers Bangalore to the IPL 2025 final, ending an 18-year title drought. His leadership, praised for mental strength and decisive captaincy, marks a defining moment in cricket, transforming RCB’s performance and earning acclaim from coaches and former captains alike.
