Rajat Patidar has been named as Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s captain ahead of IPL 2025. Here's what his captaincy record is so far.
After RCB decided not to retain Faf du Plessis, who captained the team between 2022 and 2024, there was widespread speculation that Virat Kohli would resume leadership. However, the franchise pulled off a surprise by naming Patidar as their new skipper.
Since making his IPL debut in IPL 2021, Patidar has played 27 matches for RCB accumulating 799 runs at a strike-rate of 158.85. His highest of 112 not out came against Lucknow Super Giants in the 2022 Eliminator. Ahead of the mega auction this year, Patidar was retained for INR 11 crore.
From the first time I wore this jersey to now, one thing remains unchanged—the love, belief, and support from this franchise and its incredible fans.
— Rajat Patidar (@rrjjt_01) February 15, 2025
To the management, players, and legends before me—thank you for trusting me.
A new chapter begins. Let’s go, RCB! @RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/kwVIhLOuQd
What's Patidar's captaincy record?
This will be Patidar’s maiden captaincy stint in the IPL. However, he has experience leading Madhya Pradesh full-time in domestic cricket.
Patidar’s first assignment as full-time captain was during the 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) where he led his team to the finals. His unbeaten 40-ball 81 in the title-decider went in vain as Mumbai won the match by five wickets. Patidar finished the season as the second-highest run-getter with 428 runs at an average of 61.14 and a strike-rate of 186.08.
He followed it up with a solid performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, scoring 226 runs at 56.50. Under his leadership, MP finished third in Group E of VHT 2025, missing out on quarter-final qualification by a whisker.
Overall, as captain in the SMAT between 2019 and 2024, Patidar possesses an impressive record with a win percentage of 75.
How many captains have RCB had?
Patidar will become the eighth captain to lead RCB.
Before him, Rahul Dravid, Kevin Pietersen, Daniel Vettori, Shane Watson, Virat Kohli, du Plessis and Anil Kumble have led the franchise in the past seasons.
Rajat Patidar: Overall captaincy record
| Format | Matches | Won | Lost | Drawn | Tied | N/R |
| First-class | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T20 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 26 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
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