IPL 2022 Playoffs: Rajat Patidar became Royal Challengers Bangalore’s unlikely hero in the Eliminator. He smashed 54-ball unbeaten 112 against Lucknow Super Giants to take RCB to the Qualifier 2. But a month ago having not been picked up from the IPL 2022 Auction, his parents decided to utilise the break to get him married. However, a surprise call from RCB forced them to call off the wedding. The rest as they say is history. Follow RR vs RCB Live & IPL 2022 Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
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IPL 2022: RCB’s Eliminator HERO Rajat Patidar had to CALL OFF wedding after receiving SURPRISING IPL call-up – Check details
Rajat Patidar made four appearances for RCB but the Madhya Pradesh batsman failed to impress. As a result, he was not picked from the auction. But Luvnith Sisodia’s injury forced RCB to look for a backup. Furthermore, Anuj Rawat’s loss of form propelled him to the Playing XI.
“We have chosen a girl from Ratlam for him. The plan was to get him married on May 9. It was supposed to be a small function and I had booked a hotel too in Indore,” Manohar Patidar, Rajat’s father, told The New Indian Express.
IPL 2022: RCB’s Eliminator HERO Rajat Patidar had to CALL OFF wedding after receiving SURPRISING IPL call-up – Check details
IPL 2022: RCB’s Eliminator Rajat Patidar had to CALL OFF wedding after receiving SURPRISING IPL call-up – Check details
Initially, the wedding was planned for Diwali after the domestic season. But the auction snub meant, his family advanced the dates only to call it off again at the last minute.
“The marriage was not supposed to be a grand affair, so we didn’t get invitation cards printed. I have booked a hotel for limited guests but the booking has been advanced as we plan to hold the function in July once he is free from his responsibility with the Madhya Pradesh Ranji team,” the Manohar said.
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IPL 2022: RCB’s Eliminator HERO Rajat Patidar had to CALL OFF wedding after receiving SURPRISING IPL call-up – Check details
But as fate would have it, he became Royal Challengers Bangalore’s HERO at the Eden Gardens, breaking a plethora of records.
IPL 2022 Playoffs: Rajat Patidar plays record-breaking innings
- Rajat Patidar’s 112 not out of 54 balls is the highest by an uncapped batsman in IPL Playoffs.
- It was also third-highest score of IPL by an uncapped player. Paul Valthaty has the highest of 120 while Manish Pandey scored 114.
- His knock helped RCB post 207/4, the highest total in IPL Playoffs.
IPL 2022: RCB’s Eliminator Rajat Patidar had to CALL OFF wedding after receiving SURPRISING IPL call-up – Check details
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