Captain Madhya Pradesh Rajat Patidar he put up a stunning performance with an unbeaten 132, leading his team to a remarkable victory over Bengal in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. The match, held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, saw Patidar rise to the occasion just when his team needed him the most.
Chasing Bengal’s competitive total of 269/7, Madhya Pradesh found themselves in deep trouble at 2/2. Early strikes could have ended their chase but Patidar had other plans. Coming in under enormous pressure, he showed his experience and composure.
Patidar put together a crucial 185-run partnership with Shubham Sharma, who narrowly missed out on a century, falling to 99. The duo’s stand laid a strong foundation for MP’s chase. Patidar then added another valuable stand of 79 runs with Subhransu Senapati, ensuring victory for the team.
Patidar’s fourth census century
Patidar’s knock of 132* came off 137 balls and included eight fours and a six. This was his fourth century in List A cricket, taking his total to 2211 runs in that format. His ability to anchor innings and step up when needed has proven vital to MP’s success.
Patidar has been consistent in domestic cricket. He started his Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign with a solid knock of 55 runs against Bihar. However, his form dipped in the next few games, with scores of 2 and 13 against Tripura and Baroda respectively. An unbeaten 132* against Bengal marked a timely return to form.
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In the ongoing campaign, Patidar has amassed 225 runs in six innings at an average of 45. His leadership and batting prowess have been instrumental in Madhya Pradesh’s progress.
An impressive performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
The Patidar also had a stellar outing in the recently concluded Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT). He helped MP reach the finals with consistent performances throughout the tournament.
In fact, Patidar scored an unbeaten 81 off just 40 balls in the SMAT final against Mumbai. His knock, with six fours and six sixes, had a strike rate of 202.50. Although MP fell in the final, Patidar’s performance stood out.
In the SMAT season, he amassed 428 runs in 10 matches at an average of 61.14. He scored five half-centuries and smashed 32 fours and 27 sixes.
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