Batter Devdutt Padikkal is in line to make his Test debut in the fifth and final match against England in Dharamsala, starting March 7, as per the latest reports. The left-handed batter, who plays in the top order for his Ranji Team and in the IPL, will replace under-performing Rajat Patidar in the middle-order for the last match of the series. With KL Rahul ruled out of the Dharamsala Test, Padikkal and Sarfaraz Khan will take up the lower middle-order slots.

Rajat Patidar, included in the playing XI for injured KL Rahul from the second Test onwards, scored 32, 9, 5, 0, 17 and 0 in his six innings, pushing the selectors to replace him with another prospect for the fifth Test.

Though the selectors were keen on releasing Padikkal ahead of the Dharamsala game to feature in Madhya Pradesh’s Ranji Trophy semi-final tie against Mumbai, they decided against doing so because of KL Rahul’s status.&nbsp;

However, with several top players remaining unavailable for selection for respective reasons, including Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer and ousted duo of Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane, the BCCI picked youngsters to fill in those slots.&nbsp;

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While Shubman Gill played at number three throughout the series, even hitting a hundred in the second innings at&nbsp;Rajkot, Patidar and Khan played in the lower middle order.

Though the selectors played KS Bharat in the first two matches, his mediocre outings with the bat forced them to play Dhruv Jurel in his place for the next two games. Their punt paid dividends as Jurel helped India win the fourth Test in Ranchi with his match-winning knocks of 90 and unbeaten 32 in the first and second innings, respectively.

<h2>Time for 4-1 thrashing</h2>

Having won the previous three Tests, India claimed the five-match series 3-1. With Dharamsala playing a dead rubber, India cannot drop their guards as the World Test Championship points are at stake. While India sits in the second position, touring England is reeling in the bottom half at the eighth position.

If India wins the final Test, they will end this series with a 4-1 scoreline in their favour, strengthening their position on the WTC points table.

<h3>Here is the 16-man squad for the Dharamsala Test –</h3>

Rohit Sharma (captain), Jasprit Bumrah (vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (wk), KS Bharat (wk), Devdutt Padikkal, R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep

Batter Devdutt Padikkal is in line to make his Test debut in the fifth and final match against England in Dharamsala, starting March 7, as per the latest reports.

Batter Devdutt Padikkal is in line to make his Test debut in the fifth and final match against England in Dharamsala, starting March 7, as per the latest reports. The left-handed batter, who plays in the top order for his Ranji Team and in the IPL, will replace under-performing Rajat Patidar in the middle-order for the last match of the series. With KL Rahul ruled out of the Dharamsala Test, Padikkal and Sarfaraz Khan will take up the lower middle-order slots. Rajat Patidar, included in the playing XI for injured KL Rahul from the second Test onwards, scored 32, 9, 5, 0, 17 and 0 in his six innings, pushing the selectors to replace him with another prospect for the fifth Test. Though the selectors were keen on releasing Padikkal ahead of the Dharamsala game to feature in Madhya Pradesh’s Ranji Trophy semi-final tie against Mumbai, they decided against doing so because of KL Rahul’s status. However, with several top players remaining unavailable for selection for respective reasons, including Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer and ousted duo of Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane, the BCCI picked youngsters to fill in those slots. ALSO READ: IND v ENG: Jasprit Bumrah rejoins Team India as BCCI name squad for Dharamsala Test While Shubman Gill played at number three throughout the series, even hitting a hundred in the second innings at Rajkot, Patidar and Khan played in the lower middle order. Though the selectors played KS Bharat in the first two matches, his mediocre outings with the bat forced them to play Dhruv Jurel in his place for the next two games. Their punt paid dividends as Jurel helped India win the fourth Test in Ranchi with his match-winning knocks of 90 and unbeaten 32 in the first and second innings, respectively. Time for 4-1 thrashing Having won the previous three Tests, India claimed the five-match series 3-1. With Dharamsala playing a dead rubber, India cannot drop their guards as the World Test Championship points are at stake. While India sits in the second position, touring England is reeling in the bottom half at the eighth position. If India wins the final Test, they will end this series with a 4-1 scoreline in their favour, strengthening their position on the WTC points table. Here is the 16-man squad for the Dharamsala Test – Rohit Sharma (captain), Jasprit Bumrah (vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (wk), KS Bharat (wk), Devdutt Padikkal, R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep

IND v ENG: Devdutt Padikkal in line for Test debut in Dharamsala as India eye 4-1 finish

Known to be an aggressive top-order batter, Rajat Patidar is in line to make his Test debut against England in the second Test in Vizag, starting on Friday. Speaking exclusively to the BCCI in a video chat, Rajat detailed how he reacted to his maiden India Test call-up and patiently waited his turn while recovering from the injury.

With KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja sidelined with injuries and Virat Kohli out of contention for the second Test due to personal reasons, India will play either Rajat Patidar or Sarfaraz Khan in the middle order in the Vizag game.

With Patidar leading the race to replace KL in the XI, he admitted being super elated upon receiving a maiden call-up but first addressed how he dealt with his injury that kept him away from the game for some time.

"Whenever a player gets injured, it becomes difficult for him. I told myself that I cannot change my recovery time, kept myself in the present and accepted it. Returning from injury, getting my first Test call-up is the happiest moment for me, because it was my dream to play Tests for India. I received the call while playing for India A," Patidar said while speaking in a video posted by BCCI.

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Contrary to how the narrative of a Test batter goes, Rajat is attacking in his approach, and with head coach Rahul Dravid in the nets, he is working on putting his best foot forward if provided with a chance in the Test side.&nbsp;

“My batting style is aggressive, and have played like this since my domestic cricket days. This is my habit; it is about preparing well. How opponents bowl, their bowlers, field placements and how players like Rohit tackle it, I try to add it into my game. That is my only focus," Patidar added.

<h2>Taking inspiration from the great one</h2>

Teammates with veteran cricketer Virat Kohli at the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL, Rajat talked highly of him, saying Virat inspires him in countless ways and that he loves watching the India great bat.

"I always observe Virat Bhai's batting from the back of the nets - especially his footwork and body movements while batting - I enjoy watching him bat a lot". I try to add it to my game," Patidar added.

Meanwhile, England leads the five-match series 1-0. In Hyderabad, England won the game by 28 runs despite trailing by 190 runs in the first innings. A 196 by Ollie Pope and seven wickets by debutant Tom Hartley in the second innings saw the visitors deal the first punch.&nbsp;

Known to be an aggressive top-order batter, Rajat Patidar is in line to make his Test debut against England in the second Test in Vizag, starting on Friday. Speaking exclusively to the BCCI in a video chat, Rajat detailed how he reacted to his maiden India Test call-up and patiently waited his turn while recovering from the injury.

Known to be an aggressive top-order batter, Rajat Patidar is in line to make his Test debut against England in the second Test in Vizag, starting on Friday. Speaking exclusively to the BCCI in a video chat, Rajat detailed how he reacted to his maiden India Test call-up and patiently waited his turn while recovering from the injury. With KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja sidelined with injuries and Virat Kohli out of contention for the second Test due to personal reasons, India will play either Rajat Patidar or Sarfaraz Khan in the middle order in the Vizag game. With Patidar leading the race to replace KL in the XI, he admitted being super elated upon receiving a maiden call-up but first addressed how he dealt with his injury that kept him away from the game for some time. "Whenever a player gets injured, it becomes difficult for him. I told myself that I cannot change my recovery time, kept myself in the present and accepted it. Returning from injury, getting my first Test call-up is the happiest moment for me, because it was my dream to play Tests for India. I received the call while playing for India A," Patidar said while speaking in a video posted by BCCI. WATCH VIDEO - Bouncing back after injury 👏 Emotions on maiden Test call-up ✨ Learnings from Captain @ImRo45 & @imVkohli 🙌 In conversation with @rrjjt_01 ahead of the 2nd #INDvENG Test 👌👌#TeamIndia | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/KU4FRyUuW2 — BCCI (@BCCI) February 1, 2024 × ALSO READ: IND vs ENG: Zak Crawley reveals mantra of ‘tackling spin’ in second Test in Vizag Contrary to how the narrative of a Test batter goes, Rajat is attacking in his approach, and with head coach Rahul Dravid in the nets, he is working on putting his best foot forward if provided with a chance in the Test side. “My batting style is aggressive, and have played like this since my domestic cricket days. This is my habit; it is about preparing well. How opponents bowl, their bowlers, field placements and how players like Rohit tackle it, I try to add it into my game. That is my only focus," Patidar added. Taking inspiration from the great one Teammates with veteran cricketer Virat Kohli at the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL, Rajat talked highly of him, saying Virat inspires him in countless ways and that he loves watching the India great bat. "I always observe Virat Bhai's batting from the back of the nets - especially his footwork and body movements while batting - I enjoy watching him bat a lot". I try to add it to my game," Patidar added. Meanwhile, England leads the five-match series 1-0. In Hyderabad, England won the game by 28 runs despite trailing by 190 runs in the first innings. A 196 by Ollie Pope and seven wickets by debutant Tom Hartley in the second innings saw the visitors deal the first punch.

IND vs ENG: ‘Happiest moment for me’ – Likely debutant Rajat Patidar opens up on maiden Test call-up

Former India men’s team selector Sarandeep Singh backs Rajat Patidar to replace injured KL Rahul in the playing XI for the second Test against England. With the captain and the selection committee juggling between choosing two newcomers - Rajat and Sarfaraz Khan, Sarandeep feels Rajat leads the race and could make his Test debut in Vizag.

He said for India to get back into the series after losing the first Test, bringing in Kuldeep Yadav for Jadeja could be a deal-breaker. Mentioning not copying England’s playing style of three spinners with a sole seamer, Sarandeep added India’s strength is picking two seamers and two spinners and should go ahead with that.&nbsp;

"It is pretty simple for me. Rajat Patidar comes in for Rahul, and Kuldeep comes in for Jadeja. We don't need to copy England and play four spinners. Playing with two pacers and three spinners has been our strength at home. We need to stick to it," he said, as quoted by the Times of India.

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Sarandeep also addressed the elephant in the room concerning Shubman Gill’s batting position and his form in the Tests. The former India spinner said Gill is not a natural number three batter and must open from the next Test onwards, with Captain Rohit Sharma demoting himself to that spot to balance the batting order.

<h2>Gill is not Pujara’s replacement</h2>

Following dropping two seasoned campaigners – Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane from Tests since the West Indies tour last year, India backed Gill to take up the vacant number three slot and deliver, something he failed at doing so. Although he was among runs in the first innings, Gill got out for a duck on the&nbsp;second ball in the second one.&nbsp;

Providing an answer to this query, Sarandeep said knowing Rohit plays spin batter and with softer hands, he should drop down to the number three position from the next Test onwards.

"Gill is not a number three player. He should open. Rohit is one of the best players of spin and can drop down to accommodate Gill at the top," Sarandeep added.

Meanwhile, England is unlikely to change their playing XI for the second Test.&nbsp;

England won the first Test in Hyderabad despite trailing behind by 190 runs in the first innings. Thanks to an incredible 196 by Ollie Pope in the second innings, they posted a mammoth 420, giving India the target of 231 runs. The home team was tumbled on 202, losing the Test by 28 runs.

Former India men’s team selector Sarandeep Singh backs Rajat Patidar to replace injured KL Rahul in the playing XI for the second Test against England. With the captain and the selection committee juggling between choosing two newcomers - Rajat and Sarfaraz Khan, Sarandeep feels Rajat leads the race and could make his Test debut in Vizag.

Former India men’s team selector Sarandeep Singh backs Rajat Patidar to replace injured KL Rahul in the playing XI for the second Test against England. With the captain and the selection committee juggling between choosing two newcomers - Rajat and Sarfaraz Khan, Sarandeep feels Rajat leads the race and could make his Test debut in Vizag. He said for India to get back into the series after losing the first Test, bringing in Kuldeep Yadav for Jadeja could be a deal-breaker. Mentioning not copying England’s playing style of three spinners with a sole seamer, Sarandeep added India’s strength is picking two seamers and two spinners and should go ahead with that. "It is pretty simple for me. Rajat Patidar comes in for Rahul, and Kuldeep comes in for Jadeja. We don't need to copy England and play four spinners. Playing with two pacers and three spinners has been our strength at home. We need to stick to it," he said, as quoted by the Times of India. ALSO READ: Ind vs Eng: Foakes' stumping attempt to dismiss Bumrah in Hyderabad Test raises eyebrows on X - Watch × Sarandeep also addressed the elephant in the room concerning Shubman Gill’s batting position and his form in the Tests. The former India spinner said Gill is not a natural number three batter and must open from the next Test onwards, with Captain Rohit Sharma demoting himself to that spot to balance the batting order. Gill is not Pujara’s replacement Following dropping two seasoned campaigners – Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane from Tests since the West Indies tour last year, India backed Gill to take up the vacant number three slot and deliver, something he failed at doing so. Although he was among runs in the first innings, Gill got out for a duck on the second ball in the second one. Providing an answer to this query, Sarandeep said knowing Rohit plays spin batter and with softer hands, he should drop down to the number three position from the next Test onwards. "Gill is not a number three player. He should open. Rohit is one of the best players of spin and can drop down to accommodate Gill at the top," Sarandeep added. Meanwhile, England is unlikely to change their playing XI for the second Test. England won the first Test in Hyderabad despite trailing behind by 190 runs in the first innings. Thanks to an incredible 196 by Ollie Pope in the second innings, they posted a mammoth 420, giving India the target of 231 runs. The home team was tumbled on 202, losing the Test by 28 runs.

IND v ENG, 2nd Test - Rajat, not Sarfaraz, should replace Rahul; Gill not a number 3 batter: Sarandeep Singh

On Monday (Jan 22), Virat Kohli withdrew from the first two Tests between India and England, which gets underway on Jan 25 (Thursday). The former Indian captain opted out due to personal reasons and will supposedly be back in the Indian squad for the final three games. Now, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has named Rajat Patidar, Kohli's IPL teammate, as the star batter's replacement.

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Patidar's selection further solidifies the fact that the BCCI selection committee has moved past senior pros Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane. Meanwhile, Sarfaraz Khan's wait to make it to the national team continues.&nbsp;

The first Test between India and England will kick off on Thursday at the iconic Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Ben Stokes-led England have a herculean task to stop the Rohit Sharma-led hosts, who have not lost a home Test series since their 2-1 loss to the English side in 2012/13.&nbsp;

On Monday (Jan 22), Virat Kohli withdrew from the first two Tests between India and England, which gets underway on Jan 25 (Thursday). The former Indian captain opted out due to personal reasons and will supposedly be back in the Indian squad for the final three games.

On Monday (Jan 22), Virat Kohli withdrew from the first two Tests between India and England, which gets underway on Jan 25 (Thursday). The former Indian captain opted out due to personal reasons and will supposedly be back in the Indian squad for the final three games. Now, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has named Rajat Patidar, Kohli's IPL teammate, as the star batter's replacement. Patidar, who plays for Kohli-starrer Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), has been in sublime form of late. He scored 151 in the unofficial Test against England Lions, in Ahmedabad, last week and also ended with an impressive 111 in the two-day warm-up fixture versus the Lions. During India's tour of South Africa in December 2023, he made his ODI debut as well. While he opened the innings on his ODI debut, he will bat in the middle-order if he gets a chance in the England Tests. Also read: ICC ODI Team of the Year revealed: 6 Indians make the cut despite World Cup loss × Patidar's selection further solidifies the fact that the BCCI selection committee has moved past senior pros Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane. Meanwhile, Sarfaraz Khan's wait to make it to the national team continues. The first Test between India and England will kick off on Thursday at the iconic Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Ben Stokes-led England have a herculean task to stop the Rohit Sharma-led hosts, who have not lost a home Test series since their 2-1 loss to the English side in 2012/13.

India vs England: Virat Kohli's RCB teammate Rajat Patidar replaces him for first two Tests

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have been dealt another injury blow in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season 16 after star man Rajat Patidar’s heel injury. Patidar has been ruled out of the entire season of the IPL and will now serve time in the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bangalore where he will carry out his rehabilitation.

“Unfortunately, Rajat Patidar has been ruled out of #IPL2023 due to an Achilles Heel injury. We wish Rajat a speedy recovery and will continue to support him during the process. The coaches and management have decided not to name a replacement player for Rajat just yet,” read a statement on the RCB’s official Twitter handle.

The injury news comes at the wrong time for the RCB after having Josh Hazlewood and Will Jacks unavailable due to their time out on the treatment table. The RCB franchise is also struggling with the injury of Recce Topley, where he injured his shoulder against the Mumbai Indians. Although Topley has been involved with the squad Patidar has now been ruled out altogether.

The 29-year-old was RCB’s third-highest scorer in the 2022 season despite going unpicked at the start. Patidar came in as a replacement for injured Luvnith Sisodia and made an early impression with some top knocks. Patidar scored the fastest hundred in IPL history in the 2022 Eliminator against Lucknow Super Giants where he dazzled for the franchise.

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In just seven innings in the 2022 edition, only skipper Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli scored more runs for the South Indian giants. The recently concluded Ranji Trophy season also saw Patidar make an impression as he helped them win the tournament. Patidar’s impressive run in the domestic season also saw him earn a call-up to the Indian side for the ODI series but did not get the opportunity to make his debut.

RCB will next take the field on Thursday, April 6 against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens. RCB won their opening contest by eight wickets against Mumbai Indians and will look to maintain their winning momentum against the two-time champions.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have been dealt another injury blow in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season 16 after star man Rajat Patidar’s heel injury.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have been dealt another injury blow in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season 16 after star man Rajat Patidar’s heel injury. Patidar has been ruled out of the entire season of the IPL and will now serve time in the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bangalore where he will carry out his rehabilitation. “Unfortunately, Rajat Patidar has been ruled out of #IPL2023 due to an Achilles Heel injury. We wish Rajat a speedy recovery and will continue to support him during the process. The coaches and management have decided not to name a replacement player for Rajat just yet,” read a statement on the RCB’s official Twitter handle. The injury news comes at the wrong time for the RCB after having Josh Hazlewood and Will Jacks unavailable due to their time out on the treatment table. The RCB franchise is also struggling with the injury of Recce Topley, where he injured his shoulder against the Mumbai Indians. Although Topley has been involved with the squad Patidar has now been ruled out altogether. The 29-year-old was RCB’s third-highest scorer in the 2022 season despite going unpicked at the start. Patidar came in as a replacement for injured Luvnith Sisodia and made an early impression with some top knocks. Patidar scored the fastest hundred in IPL history in the 2022 Eliminator against Lucknow Super Giants where he dazzled for the franchise. AL SO READ | Just come and bowl, MS Dhoni has asked you to return: S Sreesanth reveals untold tale from CWC'11 final In just seven innings in the 2022 edition, only skipper Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli scored more runs for the South Indian giants. The recently concluded Ranji Trophy season also saw Patidar make an impression as he helped them win the tournament. Patidar’s impressive run in the domestic season also saw him earn a call-up to the Indian side for the ODI series but did not get the opportunity to make his debut. RCB will next take the field on Thursday, April 6 against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens. RCB won their opening contest by eight wickets against Mumbai Indians and will look to maintain their winning momentum against the two-time champions. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Sarfaraz Khan to Rajat Patidar: Top performers from Ranji Trophy 2021-22

Madhya Pradesh scripted history as they defeated Mumbai in the final of the Ranji Trophy 2022 to clinch their maiden title at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday (June 26). Madhya Pradesh were asked to chase a paltry 108 runs inside two sessions on the final fifth day of the summit clash and they managed to overhaul the target with ease to take down Mumbai and win their first-ever Ranji Trophy title.&nbsp;After crucial knocks from opener Himanshu Mantri (37) and Shubham Sharma (30), Rajat Patidar remained unbeaten on 30 off 37 balls to take Madhya Pardesh home in the crucial&nbsp;run-chase.

Madhya Pradesh enjoyed a dream run in the tournament under head coach Chandrakant Pandit, who has now won the Ranji Trophy with the likes of Mumbai, Vidarbha and Madhya Pradesh. The Aditya Shrivastava-led side was up against a dominant Mumbai team in the final but completely outplayed the domestic giants to win the elusive title.

Sarfaraz Khan continued his dream run with the bat for Mumbai in their first innings as he slammed a brilliant 134 -run-knock to help the Prithvi Shaw-led side post 374 runs on the board. However, Madhya Pradesh responded in style with as many as three batters notching up centuries apiece.

Opener Yash Dube, Shubham Sharma and the in-form Rajat Patidar slammed a ton each to propel Madhya Pradesh to a hefty total of 536 runs and gain a healthy lead in their first innings.&nbsp;Sarfaraz was once again the star for Mumbai in their second innings with a quickfire 45 off 48 balls while captain Shaw and Suved Parkar played crucial knocks of 44 and 51 runs respectively to help their team reach 269 runs.

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In the end, Madhya Pradesh stood just 108 runs away from becoming the champions of India's premier domestic cricket competition and their batters didn't disappoint as they chased down the target on Day 5 with more than a session to spare.

Patidar, who had a brilliant campaign for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2022 after joining the franchise as an injury replacement, continued his purple patch in the Ranji Trophy knockouts to finish as the highest run-getter for Madhya Pradesh with 658 runs from six matches. Kumar Kartikeya finished as the highest wicket-taker for the champions with 27 scalps from five games.

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Sarfaraz, who enjoyed a dream run in the Ranji Trophy last season, continued his heroics once again this year as he piled on runs at an incredible consistency to once again finsih as the highest run-getter of the season. The Mumbai batter scored a whopping 982 runs in just 6 matches, including four centuries to stamp his authority in the domestic tournament.

It was an emotional moment for MP head coach Pandit after winning the title with his formet team. Pandit had missed out on leading MP to their maiden Ranji Trophy title as captain in the 1998-99 season 23 years back. Pandit said it was a blessing to come back an win the trophy as a coach at the same ground where he had missed out on the title as a captain.

"It is a great memory that I had left 23 years back (he lost the Ranji Trophy final as Madhya Pradesh&nbsp;captain in 1998-99) and it is a blessing that I come back here, and winning this trophy was fabulous. It is emotional because I missed out as captain on the same ground," said Pandit.

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Madhya Pradesh scripted history as they defeated Mumbai in the final of the Ranji Trophy 2022 to clinch their maiden title at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday (June 26).

Madhya Pradesh scripted history as they defeated Mumbai in the final of the Ranji Trophy 2022 to clinch their maiden title at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday (June 26). Madhya Pradesh were asked to chase a paltry 108 runs inside two sessions on the final fifth day of the summit clash and they managed to overhaul the target with ease to take down Mumbai and win their first-ever Ranji Trophy title. After crucial knocks from opener Himanshu Mantri (37) and Shubham Sharma (30), Rajat Patidar remained unbeaten on 30 off 37 balls to take Madhya Pardesh home in the crucial run-chase. Madhya Pradesh enjoyed a dream run in the tournament under head coach Chandrakant Pandit, who has now won the Ranji Trophy with the likes of Mumbai, Vidarbha and Madhya Pradesh. The Aditya Shrivastava-led side was up against a dominant Mumbai team in the final but completely outplayed the domestic giants to win the elusive title. Sarfaraz Khan continued his dream run with the bat for Mumbai in their first innings as he slammed a brilliant 134 -run-knock to help the Prithvi Shaw-led side post 374 runs on the board. However, Madhya Pradesh responded in style with as many as three batters notching up centuries apiece. Opener Yash Dube, Shubham Sharma and the in-form Rajat Patidar slammed a ton each to propel Madhya Pradesh to a hefty total of 536 runs and gain a healthy lead in their first innings. Sarfaraz was once again the star for Mumbai in their second innings with a quickfire 45 off 48 balls while captain Shaw and Suved Parkar played crucial knocks of 44 and 51 runs respectively to help their team reach 269 runs. Also Read: He is very deserving of coming close to a Test squad: Manjrekar lauds Sarfaraz Khan after dream run In the end, Madhya Pradesh stood just 108 runs away from becoming the champions of India's premier domestic cricket competition and their batters didn't disappoint as they chased down the target on Day 5 with more than a session to spare. Patidar, who had a brilliant campaign for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2022 after joining the franchise as an injury replacement, continued his purple patch in the Ranji Trophy knockouts to finish as the highest run-getter for Madhya Pradesh with 658 runs from six matches. Kumar Kartikeya finished as the highest wicket-taker for the champions with 27 scalps from five games. Also Read: Bumrah can match Kapil Dev's feat as India captaincy beckons after Rohit Sharma's positive covid test Sarfaraz, who enjoyed a dream run in the Ranji Trophy last season, continued his heroics once again this year as he piled on runs at an incredible consistency to once again finsih as the highest run-getter of the season. The Mumbai batter scored a whopping 982 runs in just 6 matches, including four centuries to stamp his authority in the domestic tournament. It was an emotional moment for MP head coach Pandit after winning the title with his formet team. Pandit had missed out on leading MP to their maiden Ranji Trophy title as captain in the 1998-99 season 23 years back. Pandit said it was a blessing to come back an win the trophy as a coach at the same ground where he had missed out on the title as a captain. "It is a great memory that I had left 23 years back (he lost the Ranji Trophy final as Madhya Pradesh captain in 1998-99) and it is a blessing that I come back here, and winning this trophy was fabulous. It is emotional because I missed out as captain on the same ground," said Pandit.

Madhya Pradesh beat Mumbai by 6 wickets in final to cinch historic maiden Ranji Trophy title

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) star Rajat Patidar has continued his fine form in the ongoing Raji Trophy 2022 after an impressive campaign in the recently-concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Patidar notched up a brilliant century for Madhya Pradesh in the ongoing Ranji Trophy final against Mumbai at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday (June 25).

After bundling out Mumbai for 374 runs in their first innings, Madhya Pradesh got off to a strong start in the final. Opener Yash Dubey (133) and Shubham Sharma (116) slammed centuries before Patidar became the third batter in the side to notch up a hundred in their first innings. Patidar played a sublime knock of 122 runs off 219 balls laced with 20 fours.

He came out to bat at number four for Madhya Pradesh and ensured he carried on the momentum after a solid display from Dubey and Sharma. Patidar helped Madhya Pradesh gain a strong lead over Mumbai in the summit clash with his terrific century and also achieved a unique double.

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Patidar, who had scored a century for RCB in the IPL 2022 playoffs, has now completed a rare double of smashing a century in the knockout stages of both IPL and the Ranji Trophy inside one month. Patidar had scored a ton against Lucknow Super Giants in the Eliminator of the recently-concluded IPL 2022 to help RCB make it to the second Qualifier.

He was roped in as an injury replacement by RCB this season and turned out to be one of their star performers with the bat towards the end of the season. Patidar continued his sensational run in the Ranji Trophy for Madhya Pradesh with half-centuries in the quarter-final and semi-final against Punjab and Bengal respectively.

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He followed it up with a crucial century in the final against Mumbai on Saturday to help Madhya Pradesh post 536 runs on the board, in reply to Mumbai's first-innings total of 374 runs. With the help of his ton, Madhya Pradesh amassed a healthy lead of 162 runs in the final.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) star Rajat Patidar has continued his fine form in the ongoing Raji Trophy 2022 after an impressive campaign in the recently-concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) star Rajat Patidar has continued his fine form in the ongoing Raji Trophy 2022 after an impressive campaign in the recently-concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Patidar notched up a brilliant century for Madhya Pradesh in the ongoing Ranji Trophy final against Mumbai at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday (June 25). After bundling out Mumbai for 374 runs in their first innings, Madhya Pradesh got off to a strong start in the final. Opener Yash Dubey (133) and Shubham Sharma (116) slammed centuries before Patidar became the third batter in the side to notch up a hundred in their first innings. Patidar played a sublime knock of 122 runs off 219 balls laced with 20 fours. He came out to bat at number four for Madhya Pradesh and ensured he carried on the momentum after a solid display from Dubey and Sharma. Patidar helped Madhya Pradesh gain a strong lead over Mumbai in the summit clash with his terrific century and also achieved a unique double. Also Read: Sachin recalls India's memorable 1983 WC triumph: 'Knew right then, that’s what I wanted to do too' Patidar, who had scored a century for RCB in the IPL 2022 playoffs, has now completed a rare double of smashing a century in the knockout stages of both IPL and the Ranji Trophy inside one month. Patidar had scored a ton against Lucknow Super Giants in the Eliminator of the recently-concluded IPL 2022 to help RCB make it to the second Qualifier. He was roped in as an injury replacement by RCB this season and turned out to be one of their star performers with the bat towards the end of the season. Patidar continued his sensational run in the Ranji Trophy for Madhya Pradesh with half-centuries in the quarter-final and semi-final against Punjab and Bengal respectively. Also Read: Pant's fitness not up to the mark, Rohit Sharma too isn't very fit, says former Pakistan spinner He followed it up with a crucial century in the final against Mumbai on Saturday to help Madhya Pradesh post 536 runs on the board, in reply to Mumbai's first-innings total of 374 runs. With the help of his ton, Madhya Pradesh amassed a healthy lead of 162 runs in the final.

Rajat Patidar slams brilliant century in Ranji Trophy final against Mumbai, achieves unique double

Rajat Patidar won accolades after his stunning 112 not out in Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) emphatic 14-run win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2022 Eliminator, at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Wednesday evening (May 25).&nbsp;

Courtesy of his blazing knock, RCB posted 207-4 and restricted Lucknow to 193-6 to proceed to the Qualifier 2, for the first time since 2016. On Friday (May 27), when RCB locked horns with Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Qualifier 2 -- at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad -- the 28-year-old Patidar made heads turn once again by smashing an entertaining 42-ball 58, laced with 4 fours and 3 sixes at 138.10. With this, the uncapped&nbsp;player joined Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) former player Suresh Raina in an elite list for Indian batters.

Indians Scoring 50+ Scores in both Eliminator &amp; Qualifier 2 of an IPL Season 

Suresh Raina (2014)

Rajat Patidar (2022)*

The overall list -- comprising only three batters --&nbsp;also includes Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)'s Kane Williamson.&nbsp;

Talking about Raina, he had slammed an impressive 33-ball 54 -- versus Mumbai Indians (MI) -- and followed it up with a blistering 25-ball 87 in Qualifier 2, versus then known as Kings XI Punjab (KXIP).

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Despite Patidar's heroics, RCB only managed 157-8 with Prasidh Krishna (3 for 22) and Obed McCoy shining with the ball for RR.

During the mid-innings,&nbsp;McCoy, who finished with 3 for 23, told the broadcasters, "I actually think the wicket has extra bounce, it is seaming a lot as well and because of the extra bounce the variations worked well on the wicket. The plan was to stay a lot more focused, I know I am better than what I bowled in the previous match. So, it is just about going to the nets and working out on what I had to, on my run-up as well. I was kind of over-striding a bit in the last match, so I decided to work on it in the nets and that worked for me today. I love the challenge (of death bowling) and that will make me better as a player going forward."

Rajat Patidar won accolades after his stunning 112 not out in Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) emphatic 14-run win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2022 Eliminator, at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Wednesday evening (May 25).

Rajat Patidar won accolades after his stunning 112 not out in Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) emphatic 14-run win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2022 Eliminator, at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Wednesday evening (May 25). Courtesy of his blazing knock, RCB posted 207-4 and restricted Lucknow to 193-6 to proceed to the Qualifier 2, for the first time since 2016. On Friday (May 27), when RCB locked horns with Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Qualifier 2 -- at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad -- the 28-year-old Patidar made heads turn once again by smashing an entertaining 42-ball 58, laced with 4 fours and 3 sixes at 138.10. With this, the uncapped player joined Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) former player Suresh Raina in an elite list for Indian batters. Indians Scoring 50+ Scores in both Eliminator & Qualifier 2 of an IPL Season Suresh Raina (2014) Rajat Patidar (2022)* The overall list -- comprising only three batters -- also includes Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)'s Kane Williamson. Talking about Raina, he had slammed an impressive 33-ball 54 -- versus Mumbai Indians (MI) -- and followed it up with a blistering 25-ball 87 in Qualifier 2, versus then known as Kings XI Punjab (KXIP). ALSO READ | Virat, Rohit's barren run to MI-CSK's mighty fall: 5 surprising elements from IPL 2022's league stage Despite Patidar's heroics, RCB only managed 157-8 with Prasidh Krishna (3 for 22) and Obed McCoy shining with the ball for RR. During the mid-innings, McCoy, who finished with 3 for 23, told the broadcasters, "I actually think the wicket has extra bounce, it is seaming a lot as well and because of the extra bounce the variations worked well on the wicket. The plan was to stay a lot more focused, I know I am better than what I bowled in the previous match. So, it is just about going to the nets and working out on what I had to, on my run-up as well. I was kind of over-striding a bit in the last match, so I decided to work on it in the nets and that worked for me today. I love the challenge (of death bowling) and that will make me better as a player going forward."

IPL 2022, RCB vs RR: Rajat Patidar joins Suresh Raina in unique list with blistering 58 in Qualifier 2

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) moved one step closer to securing a spot in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as the Faf du Plessis-led side defeated Luckow Super Giants (LSG) by 14 runs in the Eliminator at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday (May 26). Rajat Patidar was the star with the bat for RCB as he slammed his maiden IPL ton to power the team to a match-winning total of 208 runs before Josh Hazlewood and Harshal Patel helped their side close out the game comfortably.

Asked to bat first at the Eden Gardens, RCB didn't get off the best possible start as they lost skipper Faf du Plessis on a duck in the very first over. However, Patidar arrived in the middle at number three and went on to play the knock of his life to help his team bounce back strongly. Patidar went after the LSG bowlers from the word go and completed his stunning maiden IPL ton off just 49 balls.

He added a crucial partnership of 66 runs for the second wicket with Virat Kohli (25) before adding a superb unbeaten stand of 92 runs for the fifth wicket with Dinesh Karthik, who played a sensational cameo of 23-ball 37 to help RCB finish strongly. Patidar scored an unbeaten 112 off just 54 balls laced with 12 fours and 7 sixes to take the LSG bowlers to the cleaners.

RCB bowlers would have backed themselves to defend the total of 208 runs comfortably but with dew coming into play and the track helping the batters immensely, it took a lot of hard work from the bowlers to stop the LSG batters from achieving the target.

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It wasn't an ideal start for LSG in their run chase as opener Quinton de Kock departed after scoring just 6 off 5 balls before Manan Vohra, who came in at 3 was also dismissed cheaply on 19 off 11 balls. Skipper KL Rahul acted as glue in LSG's batting line-up and held the crease from one end with a gritty 79 off 58 balls.

However, he failed to find support from the other end after Deepak Hooda's departure in the 15th over. Rahul and Hooda added a brilliant partnership of 96 runs for the third wicket to keep LSG in the run chase but their batting line-up crumbled under pressure after Hooda's departure.

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While Marcus Stoinis clearly struggled in the middle and could only manage 9 off 9 balls, Evin Lewis couldn't do much after being sent out to bat at number 6 as he returned not out on 2 off 6 balls. LSG &nbsp;will ruse the missed opportunities on the field during RCB's innings and would have hoped for a better show from their middle-order in the crucial encunter.

RCB will now face Rajasthan Royals in the Qualifier 2 for a place in the final against Gujarat Titans. RCB and Rajasthan Royals will lock horns in the second Qualifier on Friday (May 28) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The winner will take on GT in the summit clash.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) moved one step closer to securing a spot in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as the Faf du Plessis-led side defeated Luckow Super Giants (LSG) by 14 runs in the Eliminator at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday (May 26).

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) moved one step closer to securing a spot in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as the Faf du Plessis-led side defeated Luckow Super Giants (LSG) by 14 runs in the Eliminator at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday (May 26). Rajat Patidar was the star with the bat for RCB as he slammed his maiden IPL ton to power the team to a match-winning total of 208 runs before Josh Hazlewood and Harshal Patel helped their side close out the game comfortably. Asked to bat first at the Eden Gardens, RCB didn't get off the best possible start as they lost skipper Faf du Plessis on a duck in the very first over. However, Patidar arrived in the middle at number three and went on to play the knock of his life to help his team bounce back strongly. Patidar went after the LSG bowlers from the word go and completed his stunning maiden IPL ton off just 49 balls. He added a crucial partnership of 66 runs for the second wicket with Virat Kohli (25) before adding a superb unbeaten stand of 92 runs for the fifth wicket with Dinesh Karthik, who played a sensational cameo of 23-ball 37 to help RCB finish strongly. Patidar scored an unbeaten 112 off just 54 balls laced with 12 fours and 7 sixes to take the LSG bowlers to the cleaners. RCB bowlers would have backed themselves to defend the total of 208 runs comfortably but with dew coming into play and the track helping the batters immensely, it took a lot of hard work from the bowlers to stop the LSG batters from achieving the target. Also Read: Rajat Patidar slams stunning maiden IPL ton against LSG in IPL 2022 Eliminator It wasn't an ideal start for LSG in their run chase as opener Quinton de Kock departed after scoring just 6 off 5 balls before Manan Vohra, who came in at 3 was also dismissed cheaply on 19 off 11 balls. Skipper KL Rahul acted as glue in LSG's batting line-up and held the crease from one end with a gritty 79 off 58 balls. However, he failed to find support from the other end after Deepak Hooda's departure in the 15th over. Rahul and Hooda added a brilliant partnership of 96 runs for the third wicket to keep LSG in the run chase but their batting line-up crumbled under pressure after Hooda's departure. Also Read: 'He will be around for a long time': BCCI president Sourav Ganguly reacts to Umran Malik's rise in IPL 2022 While Marcus Stoinis clearly struggled in the middle and could only manage 9 off 9 balls, Evin Lewis couldn't do much after being sent out to bat at number 6 as he returned not out on 2 off 6 balls. LSG will ruse the missed opportunities on the field during RCB's innings and would have hoped for a better show from their middle-order in the crucial encunter. RCB will now face Rajasthan Royals in the Qualifier 2 for a place in the final against Gujarat Titans. RCB and Rajasthan Royals will lock horns in the second Qualifier on Friday (May 28) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The winner will take on GT in the summit clash.

Rajat Patidar's ton helps RCB knock Lucknow Super Giants out of IPL 2022, to face RR in Qualifier 2

KL Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) locked horns with perennial underachievers Faf du Plessis' Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2022's Eliminator at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Wednesday (May 25). In a high-scoring thriller, the three-time runners-up RCB stunned LSG by 14 runs to edge past them and book a slot in Qualifier 2.

Opting to bowl first, Rahul &amp; Co. leaked runs at will as No. 3 batter Rajat Patidar's stunning 112*, laced with 12 fours and 7 sixes at a whopping strike rate of 207.41, helped RCB post 207-4. Dinesh Karthik also contributed with an impressive 23-ball 37&nbsp;not out.&nbsp;In reply, LSG lost in-form opener Quinton de Kock for cheap but had skipper Rahul's presence till the penultimate over before losing by 14 runs to bow out of the tournament.

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While Rahul top-scored for his side with a good-looking 58-ball 79, his strike rate was below 150 (136.21) and never managed to accelerate consistently to draw some criticism post Lucknow's defeat. Former Indian cricketer-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar dived deep into Rahul's strike rate issues and pointed out how he costs his side in some crunch run-chases by looking to bat deeper than quicker.

Speaking on ESPNCricinfo, Manjrekar opined how something similar would happen while Rahul was leading Punjab Kings (PBKS) in IPL 2020 and IPL 2021 - where finishers like Nicholas Pooran would not get enough time to get their eye in and go big.

"Quinton de Kock's wicket was very crucial because that would have taken the pressure off KL Rahul. KL Rahul's innings is something that we have seen before, when he was captain of Punjab Kings, the team would fall short of a run chase. And the scenario would be the same. You will have a KL Rahul bat till the very end, they would have lost three or four wickets, and people like Pooran would come in, like Evin Lewis came in the last two overs, Krunal and Stoinis towards the last, so it's like working with the crumbs and you have to come in and make up for the lack of the pace the innings had," Manjrekar said.

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At the post-match presentation, Rahul shifted the blame on the fielders for LSG's exit. "I think it's quite obvious - the reasons why we didn't win. We let ourselves down in the field. Dropping easy catches never helps. Difference was obviously Patidar playing such a knock. When someone in the top three scores a hundred, more often the team wins. They fielded really well and we were poor. We'll take back a lot of positives. It's a new franchise. We've made a lot of mistakes, every team does that. Have to try and come back stronger," he stated.

Now, RCB face Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Qualifier 2 on Friday (May 28) at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad and the winner will face Gujarat Titans (GT), at the same venue, in the final on Sunday (May 29).

KL Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) locked horns with perennial underachievers Faf du Plessis' Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2022's Eliminator at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Wednesday (May 25).

KL Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) locked horns with perennial underachievers Faf du Plessis' Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2022's Eliminator at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Wednesday (May 25). In a high-scoring thriller, the three-time runners-up RCB stunned LSG by 14 runs to edge past them and book a slot in Qualifier 2. Opting to bowl first, Rahul & Co. leaked runs at will as No. 3 batter Rajat Patidar's stunning 112*, laced with 12 fours and 7 sixes at a whopping strike rate of 207.41, helped RCB post 207-4. Dinesh Karthik also contributed with an impressive 23-ball 37 not out. In reply, LSG lost in-form opener Quinton de Kock for cheap but had skipper Rahul's presence till the penultimate over before losing by 14 runs to bow out of the tournament. ALSO READ | Virat, Rohit's barren run to MI-CSK's mighty fall: 5 surprising elements from IPL 2022's league stage While Rahul top-scored for his side with a good-looking 58-ball 79, his strike rate was below 150 (136.21) and never managed to accelerate consistently to draw some criticism post Lucknow's defeat. Former Indian cricketer-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar dived deep into Rahul's strike rate issues and pointed out how he costs his side in some crunch run-chases by looking to bat deeper than quicker. Speaking on ESPNCricinfo, Manjrekar opined how something similar would happen while Rahul was leading Punjab Kings (PBKS) in IPL 2020 and IPL 2021 - where finishers like Nicholas Pooran would not get enough time to get their eye in and go big. "Quinton de Kock's wicket was very crucial because that would have taken the pressure off KL Rahul. KL Rahul's innings is something that we have seen before, when he was captain of Punjab Kings, the team would fall short of a run chase. And the scenario would be the same. You will have a KL Rahul bat till the very end, they would have lost three or four wickets, and people like Pooran would come in, like Evin Lewis came in the last two overs, Krunal and Stoinis towards the last, so it's like working with the crumbs and you have to come in and make up for the lack of the pace the innings had," Manjrekar said. ALSO READ | Rajat Patidar's ton helps RCB knock Lucknow Super Giants out of IPL 2022, to face RR in Qualifier 2 At the post-match presentation, Rahul shifted the blame on the fielders for LSG's exit. "I think it's quite obvious - the reasons why we didn't win. We let ourselves down in the field. Dropping easy catches never helps. Difference was obviously Patidar playing such a knock. When someone in the top three scores a hundred, more often the team wins. They fielded really well and we were poor. We'll take back a lot of positives. It's a new franchise. We've made a lot of mistakes, every team does that. Have to try and come back stronger," he stated. Now, RCB face Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Qualifier 2 on Friday (May 28) at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad and the winner will face Gujarat Titans (GT), at the same venue, in the final on Sunday (May 29).

'If I was KL Rahul's coach, I would....' - Sanjay Manjrekar opines after RCB beat LSG in IPL 2022 Eliminator

Rajat Patidar notched up his maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) century at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday (May 25) to set up the stage for a huge total for his side Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Eliminator. It was an absolutely stunning knock from the uncapped Indian batter, who took the LSG spinners to the cleaners during his knock before bringing up his ton with a huge six against fast bowler Mohsin Khan in the 18th over of RCB's innings.

Asked to bat first in the all-important encounter, RCB got off to a shaky start as they lost skipper Faf du Plessis on a duck in the very first over as Patidar came out to bat at number three with the team under immense pressure. However, the right-hander showed little signs of nervousness as he settled down quickly and went after the LSG bowlers.

Patidar played some sensational strikes to all parts of the ground as he raced away to his half-century and added 66 runs for the second wicket with Virat Kohli (25). After Kohli's departure, Patidar continued his assault against the LSG bowlers at&nbsp;one end as he looked unstoppable with the bat.

Patidar went on to bring up his century with a six of Mohsin in the 18th over and took just 49 balls to reach the triple-figure mark. RCB had roped in Patidar as a replacement for injured uncapped Indian wicket-keeper batter&nbsp;Luvnith Sisodia in April this year.

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He was given a chance to showcase his skills in the RCB batting line-up and has gone on to have a stellar season to cement his spot in the team. Patidar finished his innings with an unbeaten 112 off just 54 balls at a strike rate of over 207 laced with 12 fours and an impressive 7 sixes.

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Maiden IPL century for our <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/3%EF%B8%8F%E2%83%A3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PlayBold?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PlayBold</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreChallengers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreChallengers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPL2022?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPL2022</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mission2022?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mission2022</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RCB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E0%B2%A8%E0%B2%AE%E0%B3%8D%E0%B2%AERCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ನಮ್ಮRCB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LSGvRCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LSGvRCB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PlayOffs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PlayOffs</a> <a href="https://t.co/akI5RdymuI">pic.twitter.com/akI5RdymuI</a>
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With his century, Patidar also joined an elite list of batters who have scored a century in a playoff game in IPL history. The RCB star is only the fifth batter after the likes of Virender Sehwag, Shane Watson, Murali Vijay and Wriddhiman Saha to score a hundred in a knockout game in the IPL.

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His brilliant knock of unbeaten 112 and&nbsp;Dinesh Karthik's sensational cameo of 23-ball 37 helped RCB post a massive total of 207 runs on the board in the Eliminator at the Eden Gardens. The winner of the game will meet Rajasthan Royals in the second Qualifier and take a step towards reaching the final while the loser will bow out of the tournament.

Rajat Patidar notched up his maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) century at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday (May 25) to set up the stage for a huge total for his side Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Eliminator.

Rajat Patidar notched up his maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) century at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday (May 25) to set up the stage for a huge total for his side Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Eliminator. It was an absolutely stunning knock from the uncapped Indian batter, who took the LSG spinners to the cleaners during his knock before bringing up his ton with a huge six against fast bowler Mohsin Khan in the 18th over of RCB's innings. Asked to bat first in the all-important encounter, RCB got off to a shaky start as they lost skipper Faf du Plessis on a duck in the very first over as Patidar came out to bat at number three with the team under immense pressure. However, the right-hander showed little signs of nervousness as he settled down quickly and went after the LSG bowlers. Patidar played some sensational strikes to all parts of the ground as he raced away to his half-century and added 66 runs for the second wicket with Virat Kohli (25). After Kohli's departure, Patidar continued his assault against the LSG bowlers at one end as he looked unstoppable with the bat. Patidar went on to bring up his century with a six of Mohsin in the 18th over and took just 49 balls to reach the triple-figure mark. RCB had roped in Patidar as a replacement for injured uncapped Indian wicket-keeper batter Luvnith Sisodia in April this year. Also Read: MS Dhoni has amazing reflexes like F1 driver and mind like 5-star General, says Team India's former trainer He was given a chance to showcase his skills in the RCB batting line-up and has gone on to have a stellar season to cement his spot in the team. Patidar finished his innings with an unbeaten 112 off just 54 balls at a strike rate of over 207 laced with 12 fours and an impressive 7 sixes. Cometh the hour, cometh the man! Maiden IPL century for our #. #PlayBold #WeAreChallengers #IPL2022 #Mission2022 #RCB #ನಮ್ಮRCB #LSGvRCB #PlayOffs pic.twitter.com/akI5RdymuI — Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) May 25, 2022 × With his century, Patidar also joined an elite list of batters who have scored a century in a playoff game in IPL history. The RCB star is only the fifth batter after the likes of Virender Sehwag, Shane Watson, Murali Vijay and Wriddhiman Saha to score a hundred in a knockout game in the IPL. Also Read: Virat Kohli invested a lot in him: Shoaib Akhtar lauds ex-India captain for KL Rahul's rise His brilliant knock of unbeaten 112 and Dinesh Karthik's sensational cameo of 23-ball 37 helped RCB post a massive total of 207 runs on the board in the Eliminator at the Eden Gardens. The winner of the game will meet Rajasthan Royals in the second Qualifier and take a step towards reaching the final while the loser will bow out of the tournament.

Rajat Patidar slams stunning maiden IPL ton against LSG in IPL 2022 Eliminator, powers RCB to strong total

Madhya Pradesh batter Rajat Patidar has been roped in by Royal Challengers Bangalore as a replacement for injured Luvnith Sisodia for the remainder of the Indian Premier League season, the franchise said on Sunday.

Patidar, who has scored 861 runs with the help of seven half-centuries at an average of 30.75 and strike-rate of 138.64 in 31 T20s, had previously represented the RCB franchise four times.

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The 28-year-old from Indore has also scored 2588 runs in 39 first-class matches at an average of 40.43 with seven hundreds and 14 fifties. 
The right-handed batter will join RCB for Rs 20 lakh.

RCB have played two matches so far this season and won and lost a game each.

They will take on Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday at the Wankhede Stadium here.

Madhya Pradesh batter Rajat Patidar has been roped in by Royal Challengers Bangalore as a replacement for injured Luvnith Sisodia for the remainder of the Indian Premier League season, the franchise said on Sunday.

Madhya Pradesh batter Rajat Patidar has been roped in by Royal Challengers Bangalore as a replacement for injured Luvnith Sisodia for the remainder of the Indian Premier League season, the franchise said on Sunday. Patidar, who has scored 861 runs with the help of seven half-centuries at an average of 30.75 and strike-rate of 138.64 in 31 T20s, had previously represented the RCB franchise four times. ALSO READ: 'He is not finished': Mohammad Kaif makes big prediction about MS Dhoni's IPL future The 28-year-old from Indore has also scored 2588 runs in 39 first-class matches at an average of 40.43 with seven hundreds and 14 fifties. The right-handed batter will join RCB for Rs 20 lakh. RCB have played two matches so far this season and won and lost a game each. They will take on Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday at the Wankhede Stadium here.

IPL 2022: Rajat Patidar replaces injured Luvnith Sisodia in Royal Challengers Bangalore squad

Royal Challengers Bangalore head coach Simon Katich has defended&nbsp;the team the managements' choice to bat Rajat Patidar in the top order, saying the experience will profit the&nbsp;27-year-old. 

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RCB drooped to their second loss in IPL 2021 on Friday, losing to Punjab Kings by 34 runs in Ahmedabad. Rajat Patidar, who batted at no. 3, in front of Glenn Maxwell and AB de Villiers, battled to a scratchy 30-ball 31, possessing the wrinkle for very nearly 12 overs in his team's tall pursue of 180. 

In four matches in IPL 2021, Rajat Patidar has scored 71 runs at an average of 17.75 and a strike rate of 114.5.

In any case, in the post-match press conference, Simon Katich lauded Rajat Patidar for his batting capacity and trusted that the player places in an advantageous position for the experience. The RCB head coach said in such manner:

“Rajat Patidar has settled into the team nicely. This is his first IPL season, and he has already shown a lot of ability, especially in the practice games. He played nicely in the match against Delhi Capitals earlier this week. It was a valuable contribution of 31. Tonight, he found it a bit tough. Credit to Punjab for bowling well. He kept trying, but the wicket wasn’t easy to bat on, particularly against spinners. He’s a very good young player and will benefit from the experience.

RCB were battling at 96 for seven in the 16th over yet figured out how to get to 145, politeness an energetic 23-ball 48-run eighth-wicket remain between Harshal Patel and Kyle Jamieson. 

Simon Katich noticed his group's batting profundity however deplored the disappointment of the fundamental players, which put a ton of focus on the lower order, saying:

“Harshal has already done a magnificent job with the ball. He played a very good knock at the end, smacking those boundaries. We have a number of guys who can hold the bat and do well at the back end of the innings, but tonight we left it too late, and it added pressure on the lower-middle order. We will adjust that and return strongly against KKR”- he added.

Royal Challengers Bangalore head coach Simon Katich has defended the team the managements' choice to bat Rajat Patidar in the top order, saying the experience will profit the 27-year-old.

Royal Challengers Bangalore head coach Simon Katich has defended the team the managements' choice to bat Rajat Patidar in the top order, saying the experience will profit the 27-year-old. ALSO READ: 'Most professional player': RCB head coach Simon Katich lauds skipper Virat Kohli RCB drooped to their second loss in IPL 2021 on Friday, losing to Punjab Kings by 34 runs in Ahmedabad. Rajat Patidar, who batted at no. 3, in front of Glenn Maxwell and AB de Villiers, battled to a scratchy 30-ball 31, possessing the wrinkle for very nearly 12 overs in his team's tall pursue of 180. In four matches in IPL 2021, Rajat Patidar has scored 71 runs at an average of 17.75 and a strike rate of 114.5. In any case, in the post-match press conference, Simon Katich lauded Rajat Patidar for his batting capacity and trusted that the player places in an advantageous position for the experience. The RCB head coach said in such manner: “Rajat Patidar has settled into the team nicely. This is his first IPL season, and he has already shown a lot of ability, especially in the practice games. He played nicely in the match against Delhi Capitals earlier this week. It was a valuable contribution of 31. Tonight, he found it a bit tough. Credit to Punjab for bowling well. He kept trying, but the wicket wasn’t easy to bat on, particularly against spinners. He’s a very good young player and will benefit from the experience. RCB were battling at 96 for seven in the 16th over yet figured out how to get to 145, politeness an energetic 23-ball 48-run eighth-wicket remain between Harshal Patel and Kyle Jamieson. Simon Katich noticed his group's batting profundity however deplored the disappointment of the fundamental players, which put a ton of focus on the lower order, saying: “Harshal has already done a magnificent job with the ball. He played a very good knock at the end, smacking those boundaries. We have a number of guys who can hold the bat and do well at the back end of the innings, but tonight we left it too late, and it added pressure on the lower-middle order. We will adjust that and return strongly against KKR”- he added.

IPL 2021: 'Rajat Patidar will benefit from the experience': Simon Katich

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