Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar is likely to miss the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) due to a finger injury sustained against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). With RCB aiming for a playoff berth, the franchise is set to announce a stand-in captain for the crucial encounter.
Key Developments:
- Patidar’s Injury: The right-handed batter suffered a finger injury during RCB’s match against CSK and is still in the recovery phase.
- Captaincy Uncertainty: In Patidar’s absence, Jitesh Sharma is the frontrunner to lead RCB, having previously captained the team when Patidar was sidelined.
- RCB’s Playoff Push: The team currently sits second in the IPL 2025 points table with 16 points, tied with Gujarat Titans but trailing on net run rate.
- Other Injury Concerns: Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood is also doubtful for the remainder of the tournament due to a shoulder niggle.
Impact on RCB & Future Outlook
With three matches remaining, RCB needs at least one more win to secure a top-four finish. If Patidar remains unavailable, the team will rely on Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, and Faf du Plessis to step up in leadership and batting responsibilities.
RCB’s management is expected to monitor Patidar’s recovery closely, with the possibility of using him as an Impact Player if he regains match fitness.
Stay tuned for more updates on IPL 2025 and RCB’s playoff journey! 🚀
