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Rajat Patidar (30) debuted for India in the long format in the 2nd Test against England in Visakhapatnam on February 2, 2024 (Friday).
The Indian batter received his maiden Test cap from Zaheer Khan, after being bought in last moment as a replacement for Virat Kohli.
Recently, Patidar showcased outstanding form with consecutive centuries against England Lions, scoring 151 and 111 runs.
The top order batter represents Madhya Pradesh in domestic cricket, amassing 4000 runs in 55 first-class matches.
Notably, he played a pivotal role in MP’s 2022 Ranji Trophy triumph, finishing as the second-highest run-scorer with 658 runs.
His remarkable performance earned him a maiden international call-up for the India vs South Africa ODI series in 2022.
His consistent form continued during the 2022 New Zealand A vs India unofficial Tests, finishing as the highest run-scorer with 319 runs.
In IPL 2022, representing RCB, Patidar made headlines with a century in the playoff match vs LSG at Eden Gardens.
His unbeaten 112 off 54 balls including 12 fours and 4 sixes, made him the first uncapped Indian to achieve a century in an IPL playoff.
His aggressive yet composed batting style makes him as a valuable asset in both domestic and international cricket.