Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be hoping to win their maiden IPL under their new skipper, Rajat Patidar
RCB have lost three finals so far in IPL history – in 2009, 2011 and 2016
RCB lost to Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator in IPL 2024
He was retained by the RCB for ₹21 crore, and was the top run-getter last season, with 741 runs in 15 matches
Patidar, who was retained for ₹11 crore, was appointed RCB skipper for this season
The 21-year-old England explosive batter is also handy with his slow left-arm spin and brilliant fielding
The Aussie pacer's return from a calf injury will boost RCB’s pace department. In IPL 2022, he took 20 wickets in 12 matches
The 35-year-old pacer was bought by RCB for ₹10.75 crore, to lend stability to their pace department, along side Hazlewood