IPL 2024 witnessed a fiery clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore in Hyderabad, marking the 41st match of the season. The spotlight of the game fell on Rajat Patidar, who turned the match on its head with an electrifying display of batting prowess. In a jaw-dropping display, Patidar unleashed a barrage of power-packed shots, smashing Mayank Markande for four consecutive sixes in the 11th over.
The onslaught began on the second ball of the over when Patidar effortlessly dispatched Mayank’s delivery over long-off for a colossal six. Undeterred by the bowler’s attempt to adjust, Patidar hammered the next ball straight down the ground, clearing the long-on boundary with ease. With each successive delivery, Mayank’s efforts to contain the onslaught proved futile as Patidar relentlessly punished him. A length delivery outside off was dispatched over deep mid-wicket for another maximum, followed by a full-length delivery outside off that Patidar lofted over extra cover, completing an astonishing quartet of sixes.
Patidar’s ferocious assault left the SRH bowling lineup reeling as he raced to a blistering half-century off a mere 19 deliveries. However, his explosive innings was cut short as he perished on the very next ball. Nonetheless, his blitzkrieg provided the much-needed momentum to the Bengaluru innings.
Prior to Patidar’s fireworks, RCB had won the toss and elected to bat first. The opening pair of Kohli and Faf du Plessis set the stage on fire with an aggressive start. However, quick wickets threatened to derail RCB’s innings before Patidar and Kohli steadied the ship, guiding them to a formidable total of 206/7 by the end of their innings
