Rajat Patidar‘s magnificent 49-ball hundred guided Royal Challengers Bangalore to an imposing 207 for 4 against Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League Eliminator on Wednesday. The 28-year-old top-order batter’s 54-ball-112 not-out had 12 fours and seven huge sixes.
For those unversed, he went unsold in the IPL 2022 mega-auction and came into the Royal Challengers Bangalore side as a replacement for Karnataka’s Luvnith Sisodia. He is now the first uncapped player and Bangalore batter to score a century in the playoffs.
He won the Player of the Match award on Wednesday.
“When I time the ball, my focus was on it. The last over of the powerplay when Krunal was bowling to me, my execution went fine then and I got confident afterwards. The wicket was pretty good and I played some good shots. I never feel any pressure as I think I have the ability to make up for the dots. I was busy after the 2021 IPL playing for my club. I wasn’t picked after the 2021 IPL but that wasn’t in my control,” he said at the post-match presentation.
Here are a few things to know about Rajat Patidar –
Rajat Patidar hometown – Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Rajat Patidar height – 5′ 7″
Rajat Patidar highest IPL score – 54-ball-112 against Lucknow Super Giants
Rajat Patidar Instagram –
Meanwhile, several cricketers took to social media to react to his marvelous ton.
“Came in as a replacement for Karnataka Batsman Luvnith Sisodia and is today giving RCB more than a chance to win this eliminator with his century. Take a bow Rajat Patidar you made all of us proud today,” Amit Mishra tweeted.
“Rajat Patidar .. talk about producing when it really counts .. Incredible innings,” Michael Vaughan tweeted.
“A fiery inning by #RajatPatidar ? Got an opportunity and he lapped it up! Way to go, lad,” Harbhajan Singh tweeted.
