Patidar aims to defend IPL title as captain this season
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 2:54 PM
Last updated May 30, 2026
Patidar is one win away from becoming the third player to successfully defend his IPL title as captain. Currently, he leads his team into the season's crucial stages, maintaining a mindset reflective of last year's final performance. This focus and consistency could be key as he approaches the championship. The team's current form and support structure will also play significant roles in their pursuit of success.
- •Patidar is one win away from defending his IPL title as captain.
- •He draws motivation from last year's final experience.
- •His leadership is seen as critical for the upcoming matches.
- •The team is currently in a strong position in the league.
- 2:54 PMESPNcricinfo — Patidar: Mindset is the same as last year's final
"Patidar is one win away from being the third man to defend IPL titles As captain
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