'He’s used to doing great things...': Rajat Patidar lavishes praise on Virat Kohli after RCB's IPL 2026 triumph

After a wait of so many years, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have silenced their critics by winning their second back-to-back title by defeating Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 final on Sunday, May 31 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Virat Kohli was the star of the game, as he scored unbeaten 75 off just 42 deliveries while chasing 156 runs in the second innings.

Rajat Patidar praises Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli was given Player of the Match award for his stunning knock in a crucial run-chase with attacking and anchoring the innings. RCB skipper Rajat Patidar has lavished praise on the former India skipper for his valuable contribution while being at the fag end of his career.

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Appearing at the post game press conference, Rajat Patidar has claimed that Virat's contribution is way beyond the runs scored by him, as he has immense knowledge to share. The RCB skipper said that he always observes Virat and discovered his energy remains the same everywhere.

“If I speak about Virat Kohli, I don’t have words to explain him. He’s used to doing great things. He’s a great player. Everyone knows him. The way he bats. We all have the opportunity to learn from him. On the field, and off the field," said Patidar.

“We try to learn from him. Whatever he says. Regarding cricket or off the field. He’s going to the players and talking a lot about cricket. I think that is superb. I always keep watching him and what he does. In the field, off the field. In the nets. One thing I have learned a lot from him is his energy on the net. It is similar to how he is playing the match," added Patidar.

Virat Kohli's stunning IPL 2026 campaign

Virat Kohli enjoyed another stellar individual campaign in the IPL 2026 season, and contributed a lot in RCB's success throughout the season. The star RCB opener amassed 675 runs in just 16 innings at an average of 56.25 with an unusual attacking strike rate of 165.84.

The former India skipper smashed five half-centuries and one century in the season, with his best score being unbeaten 105 against Kolkata Knight Riders. The star RCB opener managed to hit 73 boundaries and 25 sixes throughout the season.