In a sensational display of power-hitting during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 showdown between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Thursday (April 25), Rajat Patidar emerged as the star of the show, leaving spectators awestruck with his extraordinary batting prowess.
Entering the fray: Rajat Patidar’s explosive entry at number 4 for RCB
Taking to the crease at number 4 after the dismissal of Will Jacks on the final delivery of the seventh over, the right-handed batter wasted no time in making his presence felt. With an assertive approach, Patidar injected much-needed momentum into RCB’s innings, particularly igniting the 11th over with a breathtaking onslaught against Mayank Markande.
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Mayank Markande’s Nightmare: The ferocious assault by Patidar
Markande, finding himself on the receiving end of Patidar’s ferocious batting, could only watch helplessly as the boundary ropes were breached four times in quick succession. Patidar’s audacious strokeplay saw him dispatching Markande’s deliveries with effortless ease, each shot more spectacular than the last. The first six soared over long off, setting the tone for what was to follow. Without skipping a beat, Patidar followed up with a thunderous straight hit that left spectators gasping in disbelief.
Undeterred by the bowler’s attempts to regain control, Patidar continued his onslaught, unleashing a mighty heave that sent the ball soaring over deep mid-wicket. With the stadium echoing with roars of approval, Patidar capped off his remarkable over by elegantly lofting the ball over extra cover, completing a stunning assault that yielded an impressive tally of 27 runs in that over.
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RCB’s impressive total
Patidar’s explosive innings, complemented by Virat Kohli’s composed half-century, propelled RCB to a commanding score of 206/7 in their allotted 20 overs against SRH. Kohli’s anchoring role, combined with Patidar’s blazing 50 off just 20 deliveries, added significant impetus to RCB’s innings. In a fitting tribute to the occasion, Jaydev Unadkat, marking his 100th IPL appearance for SRH, delivered a standout performance, claiming three wickets for 30 runs in his four overs, including the prized scalp of Kohli.
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