Top 5 highest scores by Rajat Patidar in IPL

Rajat Patidar made his IPL debut in 2021 for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

Rajat Patidar has emerged as one of the key batsmen for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in recent years. Making his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut in 2021, Patidar quickly earned a name for his exceptional ability to play big shots against spinners.

Patidar’s breakthrough year came in 2022, when he scored 333 runs, including a century, in just eight matches at a strike rate of 153. The 2024 edition was a mixed one, as after a poor start in the first few games, he returned to form in the later stages and registered 395 runs in 14 games.

Thanks to his consistent performances, he was handed the captaincy for IPL 2025. Let’s take a look at Patidar’s top five highest scores in the IPL.

Top five highest scores by Rajat Patidar in IPL:

5. 52 vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 2024, Kolkata

One of the most memorable matches of IPL 2024 took place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata between RCB and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

Chasing a mammoth 223-run target, Bengaluru was led by Patidar, who scored 52 off 23 balls to keep his team in the chase. His innings, which included three fours and five sixes, saw him stitch a 102-run stand with Will Jacks (55). Despite his heroics, the Royal Challengers lost the match by a run.

4. 52 vs Gujarat Titans, 2022, Brabourne

Rajat Patidar was in sublime form during IPL 2022. He recorded one of his best performances that season against Gujarat Titans at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.

Batting first, Patidar stabilized RCB’s innings after the early dismissal of captain Faf du Plessis. He added 99 runs with Virat Kohli for the second wicket, laying the foundation for the team’s challenging 170-run total.

His 52-run knock, which came in 32 balls with the help of five fours and two sixes, was not enough as RCB lost the game by six wickets.

3. 55 vs Punjab Kings, 2024, Dharamsala

Rajat Patidar played a terrific knock of 55 runs against Punjab Kings in Dharamsala in 2024. Batting first, RCB posted 241/7 on the back of half-centuries from Virat Kohli (92) and Patidar (55).

Patidar’s 55 off 23 balls, which included three fours and six massive sixes, helped the team attack PBKS’ spinners during the middle overs. He also stitched a 76-run stand with Virat Kohli for the third wicket.

In reply, PBKS managed only 181 in 20 overs, giving RCB a 60-run win.

2. 58 vs Rajasthan Royals, 2022, Ahmedabad

Next on the list is Patidar’s half-century in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2022 against Rajasthan Royals at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

After being asked to bat first, Patidar made full use of the excellent batting pitch, smashing four fours and three sixes in his 42-ball stay. No other RCB batsman managed to get going as the team registered a below-par score of 157.

Bengaluru lost the game by seven wickets with 11 balls to spare.

1. 112* vs Lucknow Super Giants, 2022, Kolkata

Rajat Patidar registered his highest IPL score of 112* during the Eliminator match of the IPL 2022 against Lucknow Super Giants at the Eden Gardens Stadium, Kolkata.

His 112-run knock, which included 12 fours and seven sixes, propelled RCB to a massive first-innings total of 207 runs. He received strong support from Dinesh Karthik, who contributed 37.

Thanks to his heroics, RCB won the game by 14 runs.

(All stats are updated till 19th March 2025)

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