Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) takes on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match no. 65 of the IPL 2025, but Rajat Patidar will not captain the side. Jitesh Sharma has instead been given the leadership duties.
So far under Patidar, RCB have performed to their best potential this season as they sit second in the points table, having already qualified for the playoffs.
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Unfortunately, Patidar suffered a finger injury in the match against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Bengaluru. While he got some time to recover due to the temporary suspension of the league, it appears he has not fully recovered.
Fans got talking once Jitesh was spotted at the toss alongside SRH captain Pat Cummins, raising questions on whether Patidar is playing tonight's match at Ekana.
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IPL 2025: Is Rajat Patidar playing today's RCB vs SRH match?
The good news is, RCB skipper Patidar is available to play as an impact player, and with the side bowling first, he will only come out to bat in the second innings, if the team requires him.
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Patidar has renewed the title hopes of the RCB fans after an impressive outing this season, as his team sits second in the table with 17 points to their name. In 11 matches played, the batter from Madhya Pradesh has scored 239 runs at an average of 23.90.
RCB will look to seal their place in the top two with a win against SRH, which will provide them with an extra cushion going into the playoffs.