We will try and win IPL 2025 for Virat Kohli: Rajat Patidar

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) have a date with history as they square off in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final on Tuesday, June 3, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both teams have never won the IPL title, but after the highly-anticipated clash, one of them would have broken the jinx.

Ahead of the summit tie, RCB skipper Rajat Patidar acknowledged the contributions of the legendary Virat Kohli and said that he along with his teammates will look to win the IPL title for the former India captain.

"I think he has given a lot of years to RCB and the international side also. We will try to do our best in the game," Patidar told media here on Monday during his pre-match press conference alongside PBKS' Shreyas Iyer.

Patidar was also asked whether it is frustrating to see that the spotlight ahead of the final is on an individual player, even after RCB have been one of the most dominant teams this season. The Madhya Pradesh batter answered the tricky question with composure.

"I think it is not frustrating for me. We are not looking on the stage that we are in the finals. We will try to play our best cricket. We are not playing here for the stage. I always like to keep things simple," he added.

RCB created history in IPL 2025 as they won all their seven away games. The Kohli factor has been on display as RCB fans have flocked to every stadium to show their love for the stalwart and his teammates.

"Wherever we go, we feel that the crowd is a home ground for us and (given) the way they are showing support and love from the (last many) years," he said.

RCB, however, will be concerned over the availability of the in-form Tim David, who has not featured in their last two matches so far owing to a hamstring injury he sustained while fielding in a game against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

"Till now, I have no idea about Tim David. Doctors are there and we will get to know this evening," Patidar mentioned.