In Match 25 of the IPL 2024 at the Wankhede Stadium, the Mumbai Indians is facing off against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. MI wins the toss and opts to bowl against RCB. Hardik says the dew factor will be beneficial while chasing. Shreyas Gopal replaces Piyush Chawla.

In an exhilarating display of skill and determination, Rajat Patidar, the acclaimed star of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, emphatically shattered his recent spell of underwhelming performances by securing an impressive half-century in a critical match against Mumbai Indians. This was vividly illustrated in a recent match that saw Rajat Patidar’s bat speak volumes alongside strategic plays by other key players.

Opening with Flair

Patidar wasted no time marking his presence, striking a confident four off the very first ball. It was a shot that set the tone for what was to become an innings filled with aggression and finesse. Hardik Pandya, known for his cunning bowling, attempted to keep the batters in check with a series of dots and cutters but found himself outmaneuvered as Patidar skillfully slapped the ball past cover for a double, followed by a monumental six over long-on.

The Coetzee Challenge

Gerald Coetzee, stepping into the attack, was met with Patidar’s relentless assault. A full toss was dispatched over midwicket for a six, followed by another six in a similar fashion. It was a display of sheer power and timing, propelling Patidar to a swift fifty. However, cricket’s unpredictable nature shone through as Coetzee’s short delivery found Patidar’s gloves, leading to an easy catch by Ishan Kishan, concluding Patidar’s explosive 50(26).

In five innings, Patidar has only managed for score 50 runs for RCB in IPL 2024, He scored 50 off 26 deliveries, striking four sixes and three fours. The batter’s knock comes as a handy contribution to the side that has been over-dependent on Virat Kohli.

In his arc and out of the park it goes.

Rajat Patidar with a maximum off Hardik Pandya.

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RCB is 130/4 after the completion of 15 overs.

Watch: Furious fifty from Rajat Patdiar against MI

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