'One more game & let's celebrate together'; RCB captain Rajat Patidar's message to fans after joining IPL 2025 Final | Mint

Shane Warne, Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya are the only three men who lifted the IPL trophy in their first season as captain. Rajat Patidar, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, has a golden opportunity to etch its name forever in IPL history. The captain is hopeful to celebrate the first IPL title win with one of the most loyal fans on June 3. Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Punjab Kings by 8 wickets in Chandigarh and advanced to the final of IPL 2025. Patidar’s message to fans Rajat Patidar was asked by Harsha Bhogle in the post-match presentation to send a message to the RCB fans, and sent straight into the camera. ‘First of all, I always thank the RCB fans, not just in Chinnaswamy (Bengaluru); Wherever we go, we feel that it is our home field. The way they have shown love and support over the years is incredible. Keep supporting us; We all love you. ‘ Another game and let’s live together, ‘says Patidar. RCB bowlers tied Punjab Kings together for just 101 runs, the joint third lowest total in the history of IPL play-offs. The pace trio of Yash Dayal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and the incredible Josh Hazlewood put the tone of the Word. Yash Dayal was responsible for the two left -handed, Priyansh Arya and Nehal Wadhera. Bhuvneshwar Kumar snarel the wicket of Prabhsimran Singh in a fascinating cat-and-mouse game. However, it was Josh Hazlewood, the returning Australian, who delivered the narrative of the match. He rejected PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer for the fourth time in six meetings in the T20s. Hazlewood also removed the dangerous Josh Inglis, the player of the match from the PBKS’s last league game against Mumbai Indians. Punjab Kings never recovered from their dangerous position of 50/5. The bone -spinner Suyash Sharma ran through the PBKS middle order and dismissed Shashank Singh, impact replacer Khan, and the pinnacle of the innings, Marcus Stoinis. Suyash ends with figures of 3/17 of 3 overs. Josh Hazlewood’s 21st wicket of the season, a startling catch by wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma to dismiss Azmatullah Omarzai, ended the wretched evening for Punjab Kings with the bat. Phil Salt’s Thunderous 56 of just 27 balls capulated RCB to the finish in just ten overs. Virat Kohli had a rare failure with the bat. But it doesn’t matter. The heart and soul of RCB has done enough all these years. It is time for the others to do this for him and for the loyal RCB fans. One more game and they will be in La La Land. Keep up to date with all the actions from the IPL 2025. Check the IPL 2025 schedule and follow the top performers with the orange cap and purple cap.