Rajat Patidar

Cricket News: On Wednesday, in the IPL Eliminator, Patidar hit a 54-ball 112 not out, which laid the foundation of Royal Challengers Bangalore's 14-run win ...

"I was busy after the 2021 IPL playing for my club. 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," he said.

Rajat Patidar's unbeaten 112 not out is the highest score by an uncapped player in the IPL knockouts history.

You should understand the excellence of the innings and appreciate as a cricketer to watch an innings like that,” said Kohli. He overtook Manish Pandey’s 94 from the final between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings in IPL 2014 final. “I told him as well after the game as well that I have seen many impact innings and many innings under pressure over so many years.

Matthew Hayden said Rajat Patidar did what Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson could not do in the Qualifier 1 match against Gujarat Titans and that is to ...

Simply superb innings,” said Hayden on Star Sports after the match. Rajat Patidar earned plaudits from the who's who of cricket after he became the first uncapped player to hit a century in an IPL playoff match. "Today was a special day. His hundred was one of the best I have seen in the IPL," said Faf du Plessis in a post-match presentation. Hayden said Patidar did what Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson could not do in the Qualifier 1 match against Gujarat Titans and that is to build on the blistering start and notch up a signficant score by batting long. - Matthew Hayden said Rajat Patidar did what Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson could not do in the Qualifier 1 match against Gujarat Titans and that is to build on the blistering start and notch up a signficant score by batting long.

Rajat Patidar's mind-boggling 112 off just 54 balls led RCB to a 14-run win on Wednesday as debutants LSG were eliminated from IPL 2022.

"My focus was about cashing in on the opportunity and looked to play with the straight bat and time it. Single, dot and dot off the last three balls from Harshal. "I have been timing the ball and that was the focus, instead of powering the ball. I wasn't picked up in the auction but was involved in my practice and that helped," he said. He explained how the over against Krunal helped him realise that he was in for a big innings. He completed his fifty in 28 balls and and got to his maiden IPL hundred in just 49 balls.

With no major cricketing events scheduled in the country during the Indian Premier League (IPL), Patidar's family wanted to make use of the break he got ...

"I was concerned and asked him why he was not picked, but he was not perturbed. Even when he was a kid, he used to be disciplined and focussed. But as he didn't find a buyer, a decision was made to solemnise the marriage in May. "He was really not worried. Madhya Pradesh will take on Punjab in the fourth quarter final of the Ranji Trophy which is scheduled from June 6 to 10. The plan was to get him married on May 9.

IPL 2022: Maharashtra batter Rajat Patidar had his wedding date set after he went unsold at the mega auction in February. However, the 28-year-old received ...

The Madhya Pradesh batter, who has played 39 first-class match, 43 List A games and 38 T20s so far, has hit 275 runs in 7 matches for RCB at a staggering strike rate of over 156. "The marriage was not supposed to be a grand affair, so we didn't get invitation cards printed. The Royal Challengers Bangalore batter hit 112 not out from just 54 balls in a stunning display of fearless big-hitting against Lucknow Super Giants in the Eliminator.

Patidar, a top-order batter from Madhya Pradesh who was drafted into the side midway through the tournament as an injury replacement for Luvnith Sisodia, came ...

Even during these difficult times arising out of Covid-19, we continue to remain committed to keeping you informed and updated with credible news, authoritative views and incisive commentary on topical issues of relevance. The best thing is we have one day and then we play again the day after tomorrow. "The innings I had played till now (in the tournament), it was played till 14-15 overs. It didn't matter to me if I had played a few dot balls initially and had the trust that I could cover up for it if I stayed at the wicket for long. Patidar, a top-order batter from Madhya Pradesh who was drafted into the side midway through the tournament as an injury replacement for Luvnith Sisodia, came to Bangalore's rescue after Faf Du Plessis fell for a golden duck. You should understand the excellence of the innings and appreciate as a cricketer to watch an innings like that," said Kohli in a post-match chat video with Patidar uploaded on IPL website.

Patidar hit 12 fours and 7 sixes during his stunning unbeaten 54-ball knock of 112.

and at Eden Gardens, in front of packed stands, in RCB’s biggest game of the season so far, he produced one of the all-time great playoff batting efforts. But by that point he had already played a blinder and the three-figure mark was the icing on the cake. He received two reprieves from LSG fielders, once in the 70s and once in the 90s.

Rajat Patidar produced arguably one of the greatest playoff innings of all time by smashing an unbeaten 112 off just 54 balls to lead Royal Challengers ...

That is the most scored by any team in this period of a match in the 2022 season. Patidar's 112 not out is also the fourth highest score ever in the playoffs. Rajat Patidar produced a blinder of an innings on a day when Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) big guns failed to fire.

All the stats highlights from the Eliminator, such as most hundreds in an IPL season, another 600-plus IPL for KL Rahul, and more.

400 - Runs scored between Royal Challengers and Super Giants in Kolkata, the third-highest aggregate for an IPL playoff game. 5 - Hundreds in anIPL playoff matchincluding Rajat Patidar's unbeaten 112 against Lucknow Super Giants on Wednesday. Patidar is the first centurion for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the playoffs. These are thejoint-mosthundreds in an IPL edition, levelling with 2016.

The batter went unsold in the mega-auction but never lost hope; his magnificent ton in the IPL Eliminator was reward for his patience and hard work.

He has got a beautiful time and my best wishes are with him for the future,” Ojha, a former India cricketer, said. “He is a hardworking boy and once he got into the grove, he emerged as one of the best MP batter in all formats. He is a genuine talent,” the veteran administrator said. I requested the MPCA selectors to give him a fair chance and eventually, he could prove his mettle,” Jagdale said. From being a discard, Patidar has emerged as one of the batting mainstays for his State team and has so far featured in 39 first-class games, amassing 2,588 runs. “I had written a note to them, mentioning about Rajat and Kuldeep. I watched them during the one-dayers and suggested the team that they be picked, however, that never happened. Since then, it has been a tough journey for him as he had to battle injuries and then cement his place,” Bundela said. It was really good to see two students making their presence felt in the IPL. God has been really kind that Rajat played such a wonderful knock,” Khurasiya said. Barely a couple of days after the mega-auction, he called up Devendra Bundela - former Madhya Pradesh captain, coach and one of the stalwarts of domestic cricket - to pick his brains. If you get disillusioned with the current state of affairs by outside sectors, then you will miss out when the opportunity comes…” he said. Patidar, who loves keeping a low-profile, followed Bundela’s advise and ensured that he worked hard in the nets. “He had a set routine and even after going unsold in the auction, he made it a point to show same sincerity and dedication during practice sessions.

Little-known Patidar from Indore slammed a 54-ball 112 not out to single-handedly win the IPL Eliminator for Royal Challengers Bangalore on Wednesday night.

It shows in his batting, you get the feeling that he is lazy but that is just his personality. "Lovely guy, hardworking with a shy personality. Watch out for him!," he said.