Mullanpur, May 29 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Rajat Patidar will have a lot of eyeballs on him as his team takes to the field for the Qualifier One clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Mullanpur on Thursday, with the winner guaranteed a direct spot in the final.

Patidar, known for his striking abilities against spin, has been battling a dip in form after a promising first half. However, the Madhya Pradesh batter possesses a fine record in knockout T20 matches, which makes this match a perfect platform for him to roar back to his best.

The 31-year-old, who joined the RCB squad late in 2022 as a replacement for Luvnith Sisodia, rose to stardom with a 49-ball century against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the eliminator, wh...