The Royal Challengers Bangalore found an improbable legend in their Eliminator match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 against Lucknow Super Giants on Wednesday. Batting first, RCB's top batting stars like Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell neglected to get moving however the unheralded Rajat Patidar, playing just his seventh round of the time, scored 112* as his side came to a gigantic 207/4 out of 20 overs. The Du Plessis-drove group eventually won by 14 runs and booked a billet in the Qualifier 2 against Rajasthan Royals.
Patidar's presentation was commended by previous Indian cricket crew mentor Ravi Shastri. "At the point when you have a unique innings from the young person, Rajat Patidar, a substitution player batting as though he has been playing the IPL for as long as decade. Dazzling shots, bold, not impacted by the event, not overawed by the rivals or bowling assault He was incredible," Shastri said on Star Sports.
"He set the game up for RCB. According to Lucknow's perspective, they didn't help themselves by dropping those gets yet that is a vital part of the game. Patidar will say that 'I will take that. While I'm striking it that well, I merit that tad of karma.' And he was basically splendid."
Patidar looked easy with his cuts, punches, counter-punches and drives to overshadow the rest. Furthermore, to make Patidar's story really fascinating, he wasn't picked from sell off this season and joined the group after start when a player called Luvnith Sisodia was harmed. Had Sisodia been okay, RCB could never have required administrations of Patidar, who made 65,000 at Eden Gardens stand on their feet.
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