IPL 2025: Several RCB players representing their states proved their worth in the recently concluded Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The SMAT 2024 final was played between MP and Mumbai as Shreyas Iyer-led side defeated MP to bag the title. Meanwhile, in this article, we will take a look at 3 RCB players who proved their worth in the SMAT tournament. Let us check out.
RCB players who performed best in SMAT
Rajat Patidar
Leading Madhya Pradesh in the SMAT, Rajat Patidar scored 428 runs in 9 matches and concluded as the second-highest run scorer in the tournament. He had notable performances, including an unbeaten 81 against Mumbai in the final game and crucial knocks of 68 against Bengal and also 62 against Punjab. For IPL 2025, RCB retained Patidar at Rs 11 crore. Patidar’s red-hot form speaks to his importance as a cornerstone of RCB’s batting unit in the 2025 season.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s most impressive performance came against Jharkhand, where he achieved a sensational hat-trick, finishing with impressive figures of 3/6. In nine matches, Kumar scalped 11 wickets at a remarkable economy rate of 6.03. That was testament to how he dominated the game in crucial situations, more so during the powerplay. For IPL 2025, RCB paid Rs 10.75 crore for Kumar, who will prove to be a treasure for RCB in the bowling category of IPL 2025.
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Krunal Pandya
Krunal Pandya was good with the ball for Baroda, picking 8 wickets in 9 matches at an economy rate of 6.77 in SMAT 2024. His batting wasn’t dominant, but his role as a disciplined middle-overs bowler makes him a valuable addition to the RCB squad at Rs 5.75 crore.
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