Rajat Patidar Achieves 2,500 T20 Runs Milestone in Style
Ladies and gentlemen, let’s talk about one of the most exciting names in Indian cricket right now—Rajat Patidar. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain has reached a significant milestone in T20 cricket, completing 2,500 runs in the format. And he did it in style! The achievement came in a high-voltage IPL 2025 clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), where he reached the mark with his third run of the match. What followed was a thrilling 32-ball 51 that kept the RCB momentum alive.
Now, let’s break down how this inning unfolded. Walking in at a crucial stage when RCB was at 76/2, Patidar took his time, got settled, and then launched into CSK’s bowlers. He even got a bit lucky—getting dropped three times! Deepak Hooda, who had a chance to send him back early, spilled a catch off Ravindra Jadeja’s bowling. But Patidar made CSK pay, capitalizing on those lifelines and reaching a solid fifty before eventually falling to Matheesha Pathirana.
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This knock also earned him an interesting record. According to Cricbuzz, he is now only the second RCB captain to score a half-century at Chennai’s Chepauk Stadium. The first? None other than Virat Kohli, who slammed 58 runs back in IPL 2013. Quite some company, right?
Let’s take a look at his overall T20 career. With 2,548 runs from 77 matches, Patidar boasts an impressive average of 38.60 and a strike rate of 158.75. His IPL numbers are just as solid—884 runs in 29 matches at an average of 35.36, with a strike rate soaring over 160. He’s smashed eight IPL fifties and one memorable century, along with 58 sixes and 60 fours.
And speaking of his journey, Patidar’s rise to RCB captaincy has been nothing short of inspiring. His leadership role comes on the back of a stellar domestic season, particularly in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), where he led Madhya Pradesh to the final. That final was a showcase of his class—an unbeaten 81 off just 40 balls, with six fours and six sixes, proving his mettle on the big stage. Over 10 matches in that tournament, he racked up 428 runs at a jaw-dropping average of 61.14.
And how can we forget his historic IPL 2022 performance? In the Eliminator against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Patidar played one of the most unforgettable knocks in IPL history, scoring an unbeaten 112 off just 54 balls—becoming the first uncapped player to hit a century in an IPL playoff match. He didn’t stop there, following it up with another strong 58-run knock in the second Qualifier against Rajasthan Royals.
With his recent form and new role as RCB captain, Rajat Patidar is on a mission—to bring RCB their maiden IPL title. His fearless batting, combined with his growing leadership skills, makes him a key player to watch this season. Can he lead RCB to glory? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure—he’s making every game count!
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