RCB Captain Patidar Vows to Overcome Home Struggles Ahead of Rajasthan Royals Clash
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain RajatPatidar acknowledged the Chinnaswamy Stadium’s unpredictable pitches but refused to use them as an excuse for the team’s three consecutive home losses in IPL 2025. Despite a flawless five-match away winning streak, RCB’s home struggles have raised concerns, with Patidar admitting, “We haven’t played good cricket here.”
Ahead of their April 24 match against Rajasthan Royals, Patidar emphasized adapting quickly to conditions: “The toss isn’t in our control, so we focus on batting first effectively. The wickets are tricky, but that’s no excuse.” RCB’s home games have seen collapses, including a 95/9 debacle against Punjab Kings, where Tim David’s late surge (50 off 26) averted total embarrassment.
Patidar stressed learning from errors while staying present-focused: “In this league, you move on quickly. We don’t dwell on past losses.” RCB’s away dominance, including wins over Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians, contrasts sharply with their 46 home losses since 2017 – the worst record at a single venue.
The skipper highlighted batting discipline as key against Rajasthan, whose bowlers could exploit Chinnaswamy’s variable bounce. With playoffs looming, RCB aim to reverse their home curse, starting with a tactical overhaul in execution and mindset.