Rajat Patidar, VHT: Indian domestic cricket is currently thriving, showcasing a blend of seasoned players and emerging talents in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, organized by the BCCI. Rajat Patidar, a standout player for the Royal Challengers Bangalore, has delivered an impressive performance for his state team in the tournament. Retained by RCB, Patidar scored a remarkable century, thrilling fans with his exceptional skills. He played a pivotal role in leading Madhya Pradesh to victory with an unbeaten 137 runs against Bengal.
Bengal set a target of 269 runs
Madhya Pradesh won the toss and opted to bowl first. The Bengal set a target of 269 runs, losing 7 wickets in the process. Sudeep Kumar Gharami was the highlight of their innings, scoring a near-century with 99 runs. Sudeep Chatterjee contributed 47 runs, while Karan Lal added 15. Mohammad Shami also made a valuable contribution with an unbeaten 42 runs, helping Bengal reach a total of 270. For Madhya Pradesh, Sagar and Avesh Khan each took 2 wickets.
2 wickets for just 2 runs
In response, Madhya Pradesh faced a challenging start, losing 2 wickets for just 2 runs while chasing the target of 270. However, captain Rajat Patidar stepped up, supported by Shubham Sharma, and together they secured the win for their team. Patidar dominated the Bengal bowlers, including the experienced Mohammed Shami, finishing with an unbeaten 132 runs off 137 balls, which included 8 fours and a six. Shubham Sharma also played a crucial role, scoring 99 runs.
Madhya Pradesh achieved the target by losing 4 wickets
Thanks to Rajat Patidar’s brilliant century, Madhya Pradesh achieved the target by losing 4 wickets in 46.2 overs. Madhya Pradesh captain Rajat Patidar was also given the Player of the Match award for this innings. Before the IPL Mega Auction 2025, Royal Challengers Bangalore retained Rajat Patidar. Since then, Rajat Patidar has been performing well consistently. Rajat Patidar’s form is considered auspicious for RCB. If Rajat Patidar’s bat works in the IPL 2025 season, then the road can become easier for Royal Challengers Bangalore.