Akshayakki
Wellknown Ace
RCB captain Rajat Patidar delivered a seismic knock in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 vs Gujarat Titans - an unbeaten 93 off just 33 balls with 5 fours and 9 sixes, nearly scoring a century in a high-pressure knockout.
His explosive intent and premium timing turned the qualifier inside out after GT chose to bowl first. Patidar started cautiously (20 runs in first 12 balls) then exploded for 73 runs from the next 21 balls, turning the match into a statement performance.
Patidar's innings wasn't just runs - it was a captain's masterclass. He led RCB to 254/5, then watched Jacob Duffy's 3/39 bowl GT out with 3 balls left.
His explosive intent and premium timing turned the qualifier inside out after GT chose to bowl first. Patidar started cautiously (20 runs in first 12 balls) then exploded for 73 runs from the next 21 balls, turning the match into a statement performance.
Patidar's innings wasn't just runs - it was a captain's masterclass. He led RCB to 254/5, then watched Jacob Duffy's 3/39 bowl GT out with 3 balls left.
