RCB vs SRH: Why Rajat Patidar Is Not Playing Today’s IPL 2025 Match?
Rajat Patidar is not part of Starting XI as Jitesh Sharma came in place of him at toss
The 65th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is underway at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, where Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are taking on the already-eliminated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
Rajat Patidar Misses Toss; Jitesh Sharma Leads RCB
There was a surprise moment at the toss when Rajat Patidar, the regular captain of RCB, was not seen on the field. Instead, it was Jitesh Sharma who came out for the toss as the stand-in captain. This led to confusion among fans and viewers, wondering why Patidar was missing.
Jitesh Sharma later cleared the air during the toss, saying that Rajat Patidar will play as an Impact Player and will come out only to bat. He didn’t give any further details, but the team seems to be managing Patidar’s workload.
RCB Win Toss, Opt to Bowl First
After winning the toss, RCB chose to bowl first. They have already secured a place in the IPL 2025 play-offs, and with a win today, they will move closer to finishing in the top two, which would give them an extra chance to make it to the final.
On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad have nothing to lose, as they have been knocked out of the tournament. They will, however, be playing for pride and may look to spoil RCB’s party.
