Rajat Patidar's Performance for RCB : While Virat Kohli showcased a dominant performance against Royal Challengers Bangalore, another player from the team has been turning heads. That player is Rajat Patidar, who is currently in exceptional form. The dynamic right-handed batsman smashed a 23-ball 55 against the Punjab Kings, delivering an impressive display right from the moment he stepped on to the Dharamsala pitch.
Patidar's innings included 6 sixes and 3 fours, and he also set a significant record during this match. Record-breaking Innings by Rajat Patidar : On the back of this remarkable performance, Rajat Patidar has etched his name into the record books with a feat that is no small achievement. Patidar now stands as the sole RCB player to have scored three half-centuries in 21 balls or less.
All three of his fifties this season have been achieved in quick succession. Patidar first reached a half-century in just 19 balls against Hyderabad, followed by another in 21 balls against KKR. In his latest match against Punjab, Rajat accomplished another half-century in 21 balls. Notably, the Punjab Kings' players also played a part in helping Rajat Patidar reach his landmark. Two catches were dropped, with Harshal Patel missing the first chance when Patidar had not even opened his account, and then Rahul Chahar in the eighth over.
Special Fifties by Rajat Patidar : Rajat Patidar has now secured four fifties this season, all achieved on the opponent's home ground. Despite facing challenges at Chinnaswamy, he has managed to score half-centuries at Wankhede, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Dharamshala. This particular innings by Rajat stands out as a remarkable comeback after a tough time during the England series preceding the IPL.