India, June 3 -- Rajat Patidar has achieved something remarkable, guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru to back-to-back IPL titles. After years of waiting for their first championship, RCB have now established themselves as a dominant force under Patidar's leadership. His impact was not limited to captaincy alone. Leading from the front with the bat, he scored 501 runs at a strike rate of 192.69, consistently delivering in the middle order when his team needed him most. Whether rebuilding an innings or accelerating under pressure, Patidar played several match-defining knocks and was a key figure in RCB's successful title defence.

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes Patidar's contribution to RCB's title-winning campaign has not...