Major update on Rajat Patidar's availability for SRH vs RCB clash of IPL 2026
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Rajat Patidar did not play in RCB’s previous game against Punjab Kings.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have delivered an outstanding performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. The Rajat Patidar & Co. have qualified for the playoffs and grab the top spot in the points table.
RCB will clash with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their last game of the league stage. A victory will confirm RCB’s top position in the points table. They have won nine and lost four games out of 13 so far and are the most successful team.
The defending champions registered a victory against Punjab Kings in their previous clash. However, they were without their captain Patidar in the encounter. In his absence, vice-captain Jitesh Sharma captained the side.
Notably, Patidar suffered a minor head injury and concussion in the prior clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). He was hit on his helmet by a Kartik Tyagi’s bouncer. As a result, due to concussion rules, he missed the previous clash against PBKS as a precaution.
Rajat Patidar fit to play against SRH- Reports
According to a report by Revsportz, Patidar is completely fit and ready to take the field in the clash against SRH. This will be a big boost for the side as Patidar has done a great job has led from the front.
The right-handed batsman has scored 337 runs in 11 innings at an average of 33.70 and a strike rate of 192.57. The RCB skipper has hammered three fifties and his aggressive batting approach has helped the team to get runs in the middle-overs.
Moreover, Patidar has impressed with his captaincy once again, as RCB were the first team to book a berth in the playoffs. They have won their last three games in a row and look red-hot favourites to win the title.
Will Rajat Patidar play in SRH vs RCB match?
According to reports, Patidar has gained full fitness and is ready to play in the clash.
Who is the captain of RCB in IPL 2026?
Rajat Patidar is the captain of the side.
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