Rajat Manohar Patidar is an Indian right-handed batsman and a part-time right-arm off-break bowler. He was born on June 1, 1993, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. He was a right-handed batsman and an occasional right-arm off-break bowler. His current position in the team is playing as a top-order batter, where he has been making good contributions.
Rajat developed an interest in cricket at an early age, influenced by his grandfather, who arranged his admission into a cricket academy. Rajat was initially a bowler but later honed his skills as a batsman after playing for his state at the U-15 level.
CAPTION: Growing up in Indore, Rajat Patidar's cricket dreams took flight on local grounds, shaping him into the star he is today. SOURCE: Instagram He studied at New Digamber Public School in Indore and graduated from Guru Vashishtha College in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh. His early exposure and education laid the foundation for his successful cricket career.
Rajat Patidar made his first-class debut for Madhya Pradesh on October 30, 2015, in the Ranji Trophy. He quickly emerged as a dependable middle-order batsman and was the leading run-scorer for Madhya Pradesh in the 2018–19 Ranji Trophy with 713 runs in eight matches. In the shorter version of the game, he made his T20 debut on January 8, 2018, in the Zonal T20 League. Patidar also represented India Blue during the 2019–20 Duleep Trophy.
He was the top run-scorer of Madhya Pradesh upon his return from an Achilles injury in the 2023/24 Vijay Hazare Trophy. Some of his key domestic achievements include scoring a sizzling 159 off 102 balls against Haryana in 2024, reaching his hundred from just 68 balls, and leading Madhya Pradesh to the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2024 and being one of the leading performers with 428 runs in nine games.
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Rajat Patidar's IPL career has been the driving force behind his rise. He was initially bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL 2021 auction but was released after scoring a paltry 71 runs from four matches. He got a second opportunity in IPL 2022 when he was bought in the middle of the season by RCB as a replacement. This was a milestone as he scored a record century (112 off 54 balls) in the playoffs against Lucknow Super Giants to become the first uncapped player to score a century in IPL playoffs.
CAPTION: A journey from unsold to unforgettable! Rajat Patidar made his IPL debut a game-changer. SOURCE: Instagram He finished IPL 2022 with 333 runs at an average of 55.50. Retained by RCB for more seasons, he was appointed team captain in the initial portions of 2025, a reflection of his growth as a player and captain.
The performance of Rajat Patidar on the domestic front paved his way for his international performances. He made his debut in ODI on December 21, 2023, versus South Africa with modest batting, giving a high score of 22 runs. He was handed the Test cap (#310) in Test cricket on February 2, 2024, while playing versus England.
Although his debut series in Test cricket had him scoring only 63 runs in six matches with a highest score of 32, he was selected based on consecutive centuries for India A against England Lions. His scores indicate his ability and versatility in all formats.
Rajat Patidar has played for several teams throughout his career, among which include Madhya Pradesh in domestic cricket, Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL, India A, India B, India Blue, India C, and Malwa Panthers.
CAPTION: From leading Madhya Pradesh to IPL glory, Rajat Patidar proves his skill and leadership in every team he plays for. SOURCE: Instagram That he has played across so many different teams has qualified him to be among the most versatile players ever.
Rajat Patidar possesses several record-breaking feats and awards. He has been the top run-scorer for Madhya Pradesh on multiple occasions in domestic tournaments like the Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy. His record-breaking century during the 2022 IPL playoffs made him the first uncapped player to achieve this feat.
Also, being captain of RCB (IPL) and Madhya Pradesh (domestic) shows his leadership skills and the trust reposed in him by his teams. These achievements reflect his steady contribution at various levels of cricket.
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