The captain everyone forgot. The record nobody noticed.

While the world watched Kohli, Patidar won two IPL titles in his first two seasons as captain.

Phase Control Breakdown

CAPTAINCY IMPACT

DIFFERENT CLASS

Best CAR rating of any captain in IPL 2026. 59 points on PCM's Captaincy Attribution Rating.

BATTING CONTRIBUTION

ADVANTAGE

501 runs at SR 192. Scored heavily while the spotlight stayed on Kohli.

PLAYOFF PERFORMANCE

WINNING IMPACT

Unbeaten 93 in Qualifier 1 when it mattered most. The innings that confirmed RCB's dynasty.

THE VERDICT

DIFFERENT CLASS

Dhoni and Rohit won back-to-back. Patidar did it in his first two seasons as captain.

Key Takeaway

“The most underrated back-to-back title win in IPL history. Patidar led from the front while everyone watched Kohli.”

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