Rajat Patidar’s easy sixes have been drawing eyeballs, especially from his outings in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2024/25 and his consistency in IPL. His immaculate timing, wristy elegance, and astute shot selection make it a nightmare for the bowlers. Patidar has been phenomenal this season, accumulating 213 runs in four matches with a strike rate of 177.50 and 17 fours and 11 sixes.
In the SMAT, some of Patidar’s match-winning innings include a scintillating 68 off 40 balls against Bengal and a blistering 78 off just 36 balls against Meghalaya. It is evident that he accelerates during the middle overs with power-packed strokes, showing sharp cricketing acumen. He uses his crease well and targets gaps to clear boundaries effortlessly, often using the bowlers’ pace to his advantage. His aggressive calculated game with proper understanding of the field placements against the spinners as well as pacers makes him dominate at the crease.
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In the IPL too, he has been remarkable. In the 2022 Eliminator for Royal Challengers Bangalore, Patidar knocked 112*. Fans and the cricketing fraternity recall that knock very vividly. In the big-ticket matches where pressure is mounted, this young man doesn’t have a bit of hesitation while executing big shots against the best bowlers in the world.
This season, he has reached new heights of form, with Patidar repeating his ability to adapt to different match scenarios. The shot selection and the knack of picking the right balls to attack set him apart. He often hits sixes without over-committing and manages to maintain balance, thus making his performances consistently impactful.
Cricket enthusiasts and experts have already started debating his position in India’s limited-over squad. In case of further success by Patidar, his free-flowing six-hitting might brighten up the international platform also, with the successes he is raking on the domestic and IPL stage. Game after game, he has been proving that he’s a player worth watching out for.