The Economic Times

Rajat Patidars 93 off 33 beats Vaibhav Sooryavanshis strike rate record, powers RCB to 254

Rajat Patidar's explosive unbeaten 93 off 33 balls powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a record 254/5 in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1. His blistering innings, featuring a strike rate of 281.82, included nine sixes and five boundaries, driving RCB to a commanding victory. Patidar's dominant display, aided by dropped catches, solidified his reputation as a formidable playoff performer.