AHMEDABAD: Rajat Patidar’s blistering IPL-2026 campaign has inevitably put him in the national spotlight, but the Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper insists his focus remains firmly on the final. The 32-year-old has amassed 486 runs in 14 matches at an average of 44.18 and a staggering strike rate of 196.76, with five fifties, leading RCB to another title clash.

Patidar said he lives in the moment and that he isn't thinking about anything else other than winning the final on Sunday. | Cricket

Rajat Patidar, RCB's calm captain, leads the team to a second IPL final, blending composure and strategic thinking to break their 18-year trophy drought. | Cricket