New Delhi, May 23 -- Jitesh Sharma makes his captaincy debut in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's game against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the EKANA Stadium in Lucknow.

Regular captain Rajat Patidar sustained a finger injury on his right hand against Chennai Super Kings on May 3. Injured captains playing as batters is a common thing since the introduction of impact player rule in IPL.

Virat Kohli led RCB in a few games in 2023 when Faf du Plessis was nursing a rib injury. Rajasthan Royals' captain Sanju Samson played as a batter in the initial few matches in IPL 2025. Riyan Parag led the side during the bowling innings.

Likewise, Rajat Patidar will come in as an impact substitute during RCB's chase.

RCB captain Jitesh Sharma won the toss and o...