Rajat Patidar

Cricketer (Batsman)

Indian Sarjapur, Indore, Madhya Pradesh

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Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer (Batsman)
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/06/1993
Age32 years
BirthplaceSarjapur, Indore, Madhya Pradesh

Latest News about Rajat Patidar

2025

Rajat Patidar led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their first IPL championship title in 18 years by defeating Punjab Kings in the 2025 final. Under his captaincy, RCB ended their long title drought and established themselves as champions.

2025

Patidar was appointed captain of Madhya Pradesh for the 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and guided his team to a memorable finals appearance, showcasing his leadership capabilities across formats.

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Bio/Wiki

Full nameRajat Manohar Patidar
Famous forFirst uncapped player to score a century in the playoffs stage of the Indian Premier League (IPL)

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorDark Brown
Batting StyleRight-handed
Bowling StyleRight-arm off break

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolNew Digamer Public School, Indore
College/UniversityGuru Vashishtha College, Dewas
Educational QualificationGraduation

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Hobbies
  • Travelling
  • Playing golf
  • Cycling
Tattoo(s)
  • Maze Geometric Tattoo on his left forearm
  • Lion on left arm
  • Flowers on left arm
Piercing(s)On both ears

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date7 July 2022
Marriage VenueEnrise By Sayaji Rau, Indore

Family

FatherManohar Patidar (Agricultural pumps trader)
Siblings
  • 1
  • Aarti Patidar (elder)
SpouseGunjan Patidar

Career

International Debut
ODI21/12/2023 against South Africa at Boland Park, Paarl
Test02/02/2024 against England at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
T20IDid not make yet
Jersey Number
India#87
Domestic#87
IPL#97 (earlier #19)
Domestic/State Team
Club CricketVijay Cricket Club, Indore
First-Class/List-A/T20
  • Madhya Pradesh Under-19 (2011-2012)
  • Madhya Pradesh Under-22 (2012-2013)
  • Indore (2011-2016)
  • Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association XI (2014-2015)
  • Madhya Pradesh Under-23 (2014-2016)
  • Madhya Pradesh (2015-present)
  • Indian Board President's XI (2018-2019)
  • India Blue (2019-2020)
  • India B
Indian Premier LeagueRoyal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) (2021-present)
Coach/Mentor
  • Ram Atre
  • Amay Khurasiya
  • Chandrakant Pandit
Major Achievements
  • Scored 112 not out off 54 balls in IPL 2022 Eliminator against Lucknow Super Giants
  • Scored century in 2022 Ranji Trophy final against Mumbai, helping Madhya Pradesh win the title after 69 years
  • Appointed captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru for 2025 season
  • Led RCB to 2025 IPL championship victory against Punjab Kings
  • Retained by RCB for 2026 season
  • Appointed all-format captain of Madhya Pradesh
  • Led Central Zone in Duleep Trophy, scoring 382 runs including two centuries and two fifties

Favourites

Cricketer(s)
Football ClubManchester United
FootballerCristiano Ronaldo

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Rajat Patidar began his cricket journey at 9, participating in local tournaments.
2. He transitioned from fast bowling to spin to excel in junior cricket.
3. Sidelined for a year due to an ACL injury in his right knee in 2014.
4. Persuaded his family to support his cricket aspirations.
5. Made a notable first-class debut for Madhya Pradesh with a century against Baroda during the IPL playoffs.
6. Initially picked up cricket as a bowler before shifting focus to batting at the U-15 level.
7. Emerged as Madhya Pradesh's leading run-scorer in 2018-19 Ranji Trophy with 713 runs.
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