Over at Patna Pirates, head coach Anup Kumar addressed the franchise’s glorious past while keeping focus on the present. “Legacy has been good for Patna Pirates, but legacy doesn't stay with one team forever, as far as I think. Players keep changing...This season is a new season."

The Titans retained their core and reinforced key areas during the player auction, investing Rs 4.531 crore to build a balanced outfit. Among their smartest decisions was using the Final Bid Match (FBM) card to retain star all-rounder Vijay Malik for Rs 51.50 lakh. Malik will again be central to their campaign