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Jitesh Sharma's 1-word reaction to whether RCB will win third IPL trophy in 2027 originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Jitesh Sharma backed RCB to win a third IPL title in 2027 with a confident one-word reply: "pakka, pakka," meaning "for sure."
- The wicketkeeper-batter spoke to Sports Yaari ahead of the new season, exuding belief in the team's title defense.
- RCB won back-to-back titles in 2025 and 2026, with Jitesh a key finisher across both campaigns.
Jitesh Sharma seems confident to make it three in three
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's recent transformation from perennial bridesmaids to back-to-back champions has bred a quiet confidence within the dressing room, and Jitesh Sharma offered a glimpse of it at Virat Kohli's One8 shoe brand promotional event.
In a brief chat with Sports Yaari, Jitesh was asked whether RCB would lift a third IPL trophy in 2027; the finisher did not hesitate.
His response was as emphatic as it was brief. "Pakka, pakka," Jitesh said, the Hindi phrase translating to a firm "for sure, for sure." It was the kind of assured reply that reflects a franchise no longer weighed down by decades of near misses but instead carrying the swagger of a side that has learned how to win.
The belief is rooted in results. RCB ended an 18-year wait by winning their maiden IPL title in 2025, then followed it up with a second crown in 2026 under Rajat Patidar's captaincy. Jitesh has been central to both triumphs, providing crucial lower-order firepower and sharp glovework throughout the two championship runs.
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Jitesh's role in RCB's back-to-back titles
Signed for Rs 11 crore at the 2025 mega auction, Jitesh repaid the investment immediately, scoring 261 runs in 15 matches at a strike rate above 176 in the title-winning 2025 season, including a match-winning unbeaten 85. His ability to finish innings has made him one of RCB's most dependable middle-order figures.
The wicketkeeper-batter has spoken before about the franchise's hunger to build a lasting legacy rather than treat the success as a one-off. He had earlier stated his ambition clearly, insisting the team was in it for the long haul rather than satisfied with a single season of glory.
"This is not a one-year thing. We are here to dominate. I want to prove that what happened last season was not a one-off," Jitesh said on the RCB Podcast earlier this year.
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RCB eye a hat-trick of titles in 2027
No franchise has ever won three consecutive IPL titles, and RCB will head into 2027 with the chance to script history. The core of their championship sides remains intact, anchored by Virat Kohli's run-scoring and a balanced bowling attack that has served them well across both winning campaigns.
Jitesh's one-word verdict captures the mood of a franchise that has shed its underachiever tag. Whether RCB can complete an unprecedented three-peat remains to be seen, but the confidence within the camp, as their finisher made clear, is anything but lacking heading into the new season.
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