Rajat Patidar is an Indian cricketer, born on June 1, 1993. He represents Madhya Pradesh in domestic cricket and plays for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League. Patidar is a right-handed top-order batsman and also bowls off-spin.
Rajat Patidar Biography
| Full Name | Rajat Patidar |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | June 1, 1993 |
| Age | 29 Years |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Birth Place | Indore |
| Height | 6 feet 3 inches |
| Current Team(s) | Indian Cricket Team |
| Current IPL Team | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| Role | Right-hand bat, Right-arm off-break |
| Batting Style | Right hand Bat |
| Bowling Style | Right arm Offbreak |
| Debut | October 30, 2015 |
| Jersey No. | 19 |
He was born on June 1, 1993, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. His father is a businessman. At the age of eight, he joined a cricket club, and later, his grandpa enrolled him in an academy. Initially, he started as a bowler, but after reaching the U-15 level, he shifted his focus to batting.
Rajat Patidar Education
Rajat Patidar went to New Digamber Public School in Indore, where he finished his elementary and secondary school. He eventually graduated from Indore University.
Rajat Patidar Career
He debuted first-class on October 30, 2015, during the 2015-16 Ranji Trophy. On January 8, 2018, he made his Twenty20 debut for Madhya Pradesh in the 2017-18 Zonal T20 League.
In the 2018-19 Ranji Trophy, he scored the most runs for Madhya Pradesh, totalling 713 in eight matches. In August 2019, he was selected for India Blue’s squad for the 2019-20 Duleep Trophy.
He had an average of 55.50 and a strike rate 152.75, and he performed admirably in the Ranji Trophy. Patidar’s impressive domestic season and performances in the 2022 IPL season earned him a spot in the One-Day International (ODI) team for the October series against South Africa. Later, in February 2023, he was selected as an injury substitute for Shreyas Iyer in the ODI team against New Zealand. However, he did not make it into the starting eleven on either occasion.
Rajat Patidar Debut
He made his ODI debut on December 21, 2023, against South Africa, scoring 22 runs off 16 balls.
Rajat Patidar IPL Career
Rajat Patidar was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore in the February 2021 IPL auction, before the 2021 Indian Premier League season. Although he played in four games, he only scored 71 runs and was eventually released before the start of the 2022 Indian Premier League.
Rajat was not selected during the 2022 IPL Player Auction. However, he was later signed by Royal Challengers Bangalore in the middle of the season as a replacement for the injured Luvnith Sisodia, for INR 20 lakhs.
On May 25, 2022, during the Indian Premier League Eliminator match against Lucknow Super Giants, Patidar played a match-winning innings, scoring 112* (54). He also set a new record by becoming the first uncapped player to score a century in the Indian Premier League playoffs.
Rajat Patidar Batting Stats
| Game Type | ODIs | T20 | LISTAs | FIRSTCLASS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mat | 1 | 50 | 57 | 54 |
| Inn | 1 | 49 | 56 | 89 |
| R | 22 | 1640 | 1963 | 3828 |
| BF | 16 | 1104 | 1993 | 7280 |
| NO | 0 | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| Avg | 22 | 37.27 | 36.35 | 45.57 |
| S/R | 137.5 | 148.55 | 98.49 | 52.58 |
| 100s | 0 | 1 | 3 | 11 |
| 50s | 0 | 14 | 12 | 22 |
| H | 22 | 112 | 158 | 196 |
| 4s | 3 | 128 | 210 | 525 |
| 6s | 1 | 83 | 45 | 21 |
| Ct | 0 | 25 | 25 | 75 |
Rajat Patidar Recent Matches
| Most Recent Matches | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | R | BF | 4s | 6s | S/R |
| ENG-A vs IN-A | 151 & 4 | 158 & 17 | 19 & 0 | 5 & 0 | 95.57 & 23.53 |
| ENG-A vs IN-A | 111 | 141 | 18 | 1 | 78.72 |
| MP vs UT | 9 & 8 | 20 & 4 | 2 & 0 | 0 & 1 | 45.00 & 200.00 |
| SA-A vs IN-A | 33 | 67 | 6 | 0 | 49.25 |
| IND vs SA | 22 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 137.50 |
Rajat Patidar Net Worth
The net worth of Rajat Patidar is ₹1.62 crores, which includes match fees, prize money, and sponsorships.
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Yearly Income | Rs. 22 Lakh – 23.59 Lakh |
| Net Worth | $ 195.56K |
| Net Worth In Indian Rupees | Rs. 1.62 Crore |
| IPL Salary (2023) | Rs. 20 Lakh |
Rajat Patidar Relationships
Rajat Patidar is engaged, but not yet married. Also, more information concerning his future is now unavailable on the internet. His wedding was scheduled to take place on May 9, 2023. However, Rajat’s wedding was postponed due to the RCB team’s late call for the 2022 IPL season.
When Patidar went unsold in the 2022 IPL auction, his family seized the chance to marry him. But the call for the IPL season changed his fortunes.
Rajat Patidar Wife
Rajat was engaged to a girl from Ratlam, and their wedding was postponed to May 9, 2023, for various reasons.
FAQ
Is Rajat Patidar a batsman?
Rajat Patidar is a right-handed top-order batsman who also bowls off-spin.
Is Rajat Patidar a mid-order batsman?
Yes, Patidar will bat in the middle order for RCB in the IPL 2022.
What is Rajat Patidar’s age?
Rajat will turn 29 years old on June 1, 1993.
Who is the second uncapped player to score two 50-plus runs in IPL playoffs?
Rajath Patidar