RCB Captain: Focus on 2026, Not 2025 Title Repeat

Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar emphasizes focus on the present for the IPL 2026 final against Gujarat Titans, aiming for consecutive titles.

Rajat Patidar, captain of the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, has urged his team to concentrate on the present ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 final. The match is scheduled to take place on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad against the Gujarat Titans.

RCB secured their spot in the final by defeating Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1. Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans earned their second chance and advanced by defeating Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2. Patidar himself has the opportunity to become only the third captain in IPL history to win consecutive titles, following MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma.

Speaking at a press conference, Patidar highlighted that while winning trophies is a captain's aim, past successes do not guarantee future victories. He emphasized that RCB must focus all their efforts on winning the 2026 title. Patidar also anticipates a challenging contest against the Gujarat Titans, noting that both teams have performed well throughout the tournament. He stressed the importance of playing to their own strengths rather than comparing themselves to the opposition.

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