In a highly anticipated final match between Madhya Pradesh and Mumbai, skipper Rajat Patidar showed his leadership skills with a daring and bold decision. During the last over of the MP innings, Patidar was unhappy with an umpire's decision and requested a DRS. The third umpire then revised the decision and gave Patidar's team an extra delivery, resulting in a crucial six for the team. However, despite Patidar's impressive performance, Mumbai walked away with the title thanks to Indian T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav and Suryansh Shedge's strong batting. Patidar, who showed signs of a promising player throughout the tournament, will now head into the IPL season with confidence and hopes to replicate his performance.
In a highly anticipated match, Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh clashed in the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024. After winning the toss, Madhya Pradesh chose to bat first and put up a total of 174 runs, with captain Rajat Patidar leading the way with a brilliant knock of 81*. In response, Mumbai's Suryakumar Yadav's 48 runs and impressive performances from other players led the team to a thrilling five-wicket victory, making them the champions of the tournament.
In a thrilling match between Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Madhya Pradesh skipper Rajat Patidar shined with a half century, but it was the controversial wicket of Mumbai's Shreyas Iyer that stole the spotlight. After a difficult decision from the third umpire, Iyer was ultimately dismissed, sparking debates and reactions from fans on social media. As the final continues, fans are eager to see where the match will go next.
Fans and experts speculate that explosive batsman Rajat Patidar may be appointed as the captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for IPL 2025, as the franchise released their current captain Faf du Plessis. Patidar's impressive leadership and performance for Madhya Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2024, where his team has reached the final after 13 years, has caught the attention of RCB and their social media. The franchise's post praising Patidar's crucial role in guiding his team to the summit clash has triggered widespread speculation about his potential captaincy for RCB in the future.
In an unbeatable 66-run inning, Rajat Patidar showed off his range of stroke-making skills and led his team, Madhya Pradesh, to their first Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final since 2010. As he continued to hit the ball cleanly, the stadium erupted in chants of "RCB", even though Patidar actually plays for Bengaluru. Despite a tumultuous year that included injuries and a disappointing Test debut, Patidar is now rediscovering his old form and scoring runs with ease. His coach's guidance and his own acceptance of failures have helped him overcome his struggles and focus on his biggest strength - hitting the ball for sixes.
Under the captaincy of Rajat Patidar, Madhya Pradesh convincingly beat Delhi by seven wickets to enter their first Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final in 13 years. Opting to field, MP's bowlers, led by Venkatesh Iyer's 2/12, restricted Delhi to a modest 146/5. In the chase, Patidar's unbeaten 66 off just 29 balls, supported by Harpreet Singh Bhatia's 46 not out, helped MP reach the target in just 15.4 overs. Delhi's hopes of a comeback were dashed as they were unable to defend their total against MP's strong batting display.
In a high-scoring game, Rajat Patidar's unbeaten knock of 66 from 29 deliveries helped Madhya Pradesh defeat Delhi in the semifinal of the Syed Muhstaq Ali Trophy 2024. Joined by Harpreet Singh Bhatia, the two batters stabilized MP's innings after losing early wickets and took control of the chase with an aggressive approach. The duo's outstanding partnership led MP to a comfortable win and a spot in the final against Mumbai.
Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh secure easy wins over Baroda and Delhi, respectively, to advance to the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024. Mumbai's skipper Ajinkya Rahane leads the team to victory with a 56-ball 98, while Madhya Pradesh's captain Rajat Patidar and Harpreet Singh Bhatia contribute to their team's win with a remarkable 106-run partnership in the chase.
As the Indian Premier League (IPL) gears up for the mega auction for its 2025 season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has made a strategic move by retaining their star players Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Yash Dayal. After a stellar performance in the previous season, an in-form Virat Kohli was the first choice for the franchise and was retained for Rs 21 crore. With a strong and cohesive lineup, RCB is all set to make a mark in the upcoming season.
After a strong performance from their bowlers, Punjab's spin trio of Mayank Markande, Sukhwinder Singh, and Naman Dhir claimed two wickets each to give their team a crucial first innings lead of 70 runs against Madhya Pradesh. Left-arm pacer Gurnoor Brar also put in an impressive performance, taking 3 wickets for 36 runs. Despite a strong partnership between Rajat Patidar (90) and skipper Shubham Sharma (61), Madhya Pradesh struggled against Punjab's spin attack, with Dhir breaking the partnership and finishing with figures of 6-1-5-2. Punjab ended the day on a high as they wrapped up Madhya Pradesh's innings and took a 70-run lead.