Royal Challengers Bengaluru are without captain Rajat Patidar for their IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings, with Jitesh Sharma leading the side. Patidar is recovering well and is expected to return for the next match in Hyderabad. RCB currently sits atop the IPL 2026 points table.source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/ipl-2026/why-is-rcb-captain-rajat-patidar-not-playing-vs-punjab-kings-explained/articleshow/131151739.cms