IPL 2025: RCB's Patidar Emphasizes Batting Freedom Amid Captaincy Duties

Key Takeaways

RCB is in fourth place with three wins and two losses.
Rajat Patidar separates his captaincy from his batting.
Focus on one game at a time is crucial for RCB.
The team will wear green jerseys made from recycled fabric.
Excitement builds for RCB's clash with RR, highlighting key players.

Jaipur, April 12 (NationPress) After a 17-year title drought in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) currently holds the fourth position on the points table. They have kicked off the season impressively with three victories and two defeats in their five matches. A significant factor contributing to RCB's turnaround this season is the leadership of Rajat Patidar as captain.

As RCB gears up to face the Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur this Sunday, Patidar shared insights into his batting philosophy and captaincy that has positioned him as the team’s leading scorer thus far.

In the pre-match press conference, Patidar elaborated on his strategy to maintain a clear distinction between his roles in captaincy and batting.

"When I’m on the field, I view myself as the captain, but while batting, I do not succumb to the pressures that come with my leadership role. I concentrate on my batting strengths and avoid altering my approach simply because I am leading the team. I strive to remain present and contribute my best for the team, even in domestic cricket," stated the RCB captain.

Patidar further added that RCB is focused on one match at a time, avoiding distractions. "We approach each game individually. If everyone is confident, we aim to capitalize on that. Our focus remains on playing quality cricket, irrespective of the venue. This game is particularly significant for us due to our green initiative, and donning the green jersey adds to the excitement," he mentioned.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will don their signature green jerseys again as they face the Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Sunday. These green jerseys, crafted from recycled materials, underscore the franchise’s commitment to sustainability, promoting awareness about environmental conservation.

Both RR and RCB are eager for a win, coming into Sunday’s match off the back of losses. While RCB is currently in fourth place with three wins from five games, RR stands seventh with one less win in the same number of matches.

All eyes will be on the exciting clash between RCB's opening duo of Phil Salt and Virat Kohli against RR's speedy bowler Jofra Archer, who has regained his exceptional pace after a slow start to the season. Veteran pacer Sandeep Sharma has also been performing remarkably well.