NEW DELHI: 93 runs, 0 dot balls, 9 sixes and a strike rate of 281.82 — that is how Rajat Patidar lit up the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala and powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru into the IPL 2026 final with a dominant performance. The RCB captain credited his fearless mindset and willingness to take on bowlers without fear of dismissal as the key behind his explosive form, after guiding his side to a commanding 92-run win over Gujarat Titans.

Rajat backed his pace unit to make the difference in the powerplay and stressed that RCB would continue with their aggressive approach rather than playing safe. | Cricket

Rajat Patidar's career transformed from "so near, yet so far" to leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a historic IPL title, ending an 18-year drought. Despite early setbacks and…