Rajat Patidar took part in a rapid-fire segment called “Winner Stage On.” He was asked to pick the best T20 batter in the IPL. He was given several names and had to choose one each time. He chose Rohit Sharma over Suresh Raina, Faf du Plessis, Shane Watson, David Warner, and Glenn Maxwell. He picked Rohit Sharma in each of those comparisons.
The next set of names included AB de Villiers. When asked to choose between Rohit Sharma and AB de Villiers, Patidar selected AB de Villiers. He also picked AB de Villiers over Sachin Tendulkar, Sanath Jayasuriya, Matthew Hayden, and MS Dhoni. He called the choice between AB de Villiers and Dhoni a really tight call. However, he ultimately went with AB de Villiers.
The final comparison was between AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle. Patidar laughed before making his choice. He selected Gayle, praising by saying he was seriously a great player.
Chris Gayle had a remarkable T20 career. He accumulated 14,562 runs at an average of 36.22 and a strike rate of 144.75. He scored 88 fifties and 22 centuries. His impact in the Indian Premier League was particularly significant. He amassed 4,965 runs in 142 games. He recorded 31 fifties and six centuries in the IPL. For Royal Challengers Bangalore specifically, Gayle scored 3,163 runs in 85 games. He averaged 43.33 and had a strike rate of 152.73. He scored 19 fifties and five centuries for the franchise.
Rajat Patidar Reveals Virat Kohli’s Crucial Support Behind His RCB Captaincy Success
Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar has spoken about the support he has received from Virat Kohli. Patidar said Kohli backed him strongly when he was given the responsibility of leading the IPL franchise. He stated that having the support of his idol gave him confidence to handle the pressure of the role.
Patidar spoke about Kohli’s influence on him. He said that if your idol backs you, you do not need anything more. You do not need anyone else’s support. He said he used to notice everything about Kohli when he batted. He observed what Kohli did on the ground and what his routine was off the field. Later, he came to know that Kohli backed him a lot, including when it came to captaincy.
Patidar said that leading RCB is not an easy job. The team has a huge fan base and high expectations. He said it is not easy to hand someone the RCB captaincy. He believes Kohli must have seen something in him. He does not know what it was, but he has received a lot of support from Kohli in the team, both as a player and as a captain. He said Kohli always backed him.
Patidar quickly showed why the franchise trusted him with the captaincy. Under his leadership, RCB won their first IPL title in 2025. This ended an 18-year wait for the trophy. The team then defended the title in 2026. Patidar became only the third captain to win consecutive IPL titles. He joined MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma in achieving this feat.
FAQs
Q. Who did Patidar choose over Rohit Sharma?
A. Rajat Patidar chose AB de Villiers.
Q. How many IPL runs did Chris Gayle score?
A. Chris Gayle scored 4,965 runs in 142 games.
Q. Who supported Rajat Patidar as RCB captain?
A. Virat Kohli strongly supported him.
Q. How many IPL titles has Patidar won as captain?
A. Rajat Patidar has won two consecutive IPL titles.
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