Jitesh and Patidar’s storm in RCB’s practice match, Virat Kohli also showed his attitude:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Before their first match of IPL 2026, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team seems to be in full swing. In an internal practice match played at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, RCB batsmen hit fours and sixes. especially new additions Jitesh Sharma and reliable Rajat Patidar Made the bowlers sweat with his power-hitting. The biggest relief for the fans was that King Virat Kohli Also looked in great touch and hit classic shots all around the field.

Scorecard: Patidar and Jitesh’s ‘fireworks’

During the practice match, the team was divided into two divisions, where the batsmen were given freedom to play freely:

Rajat Patidar: Patidar continued his form in just 32 balls. 68 runs Played a brilliant innings. His innings included 5 sixes and 4 fours.

Jitesh Sharma: Jitesh Sharma, who came to RCB from Punjab Kings, played the role of finisher very well. He took an aggressive approach in the last overs and scored 10 runs in 18 balls. 42 runs Gave roots.

Virat Kohli: Kohli started the innings and played with restraint in 24 balls. 38 runs Make. He hit 3 brilliant cover drives and a trademark flick shot in his innings. Kohli retired hurt and returned to give opportunity to other batsmen.

Yash Dayal and Lockie Ferguson shine in bowling

Amidst the dominance of the batsmen, the bowlers also tried to leave their mark. Yash Dayal troubled the batsmen with his initial swing and took 2 wickets for 21 runs in 3 overs. At the same time, Lockie Ferguson, famous for his speed, bowled accurate yorkers in the death overs and bowled economically. The head coach and mentor of the team have expressed satisfaction with the performance of the players.

Will ‘new’ RCB be seen in Chinnaswamy?

RCB’s first match is against Rajasthan Royals and the performance of this practice match has made the picture of the playing XI clear to a great extent. The arrival of Jitesh Sharma has strengthened the middle order, while Patidar being in form is a plus point for the team. Virat Kohli’s form is indicating that this time he is again going to be at the forefront in the race for ‘Orange Cap’. RCB fans are desperate to see their team lift the trophy once again with the slogan ‘Ee Sala Cup Namde’.