Rajat Patidar, hailing from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, made his mark in the IPL during the 2022 season. He joined RCB as a replacement for the injured Luvnith Sisodia. The right-handed batter, who represents Madhya Pradesh in domestic cricket has performed well over the years. Rajat Patidar previously represented RCB in IPL 2021 and scored 71 runs in the four games he played in the season. However, Patidar’s returns weren’t that good to retain him for the following year.
A stroke of luck meant a comeback into the same franchise as an injury replacement mid-way through the tournament. In IPL 2022, Patidar’s fortunes took a turn for the better as he showcased his talent. He went on to score 333 runs in just eight innings at an impressive average of 55.50 and a striking rate exceeding 152. Patidar played the innings of the season, a superb 54-ball 112* against the Lucknow Supergiants in the eliminator playoff. Unfortunately, Patidar was ruled out of the entire 2023 IPL due to an Achilles Heel injury. Patidar’s consistency and his exceptional strike rate in the middle order will be the key additions for RCB in the upcoming 2024 IPL.
| Full Name | Rajat Manohar Patidar |
| Date of Birth | 01 June 1993 |
| Nationality, Hometown | Indian, Madhya Pradesh |
| Debut Year in IPL | 2021 |
| Teams Played | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| Current Team | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| Batting Style | Right-hand Batsman |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm Off-break |
Rajat Patidar IPL Salary
In 2021, Patidar was acquired by the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) during the IPL auction for the price of ₹20 lakhs. However, his debut season with the team didn’t offer him many opportunities to showcase his talent. It wasn’t until the 2022 IPL season that Patidar truly made his mark. He was brought in by RCB as a replacement for the injured Luvnith Sisodia. The defining moment for Patidar came in the Eliminator match against the Lucknow Supergiants when he scored hundred against them. His stellar performance not only propelled RCB into Qualifier 2 but also earned him widespread recognition. Despite being ruled out of 2023 due to an injury, RCB retained Rajat Patidar for the 2024 IPL and his IPL salary in 2024 is ₹ 20 lakhs.
| Year | Salary | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,000,000 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2022 | 2,000,000 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2021 | 2,000,000 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
Rajat Patidar IPL Stats
| YEAR | TEAM | MAT | RUNS | HS | AVG | SR | 100 | 50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | RCB | 8 | 333 | 112* | 55.50 | 152.75 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 | RCB | 4 | 71 | 31 | 17.75 | 114.51 | 0 | 0 |
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