TOI Sports5/27/2026Sports1 min readIndia
Rajat Patidar's Unbeaten 93 Leads RCB to Highest IPL Playoff Total, Ashwin Hails 'Shot of the Tournament'
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- Rajat Patidar's unbeaten 93 off 33 balls, with 9 sixes and 5 boundaries, led RCB to a record 254/5 in IPL Qualifier 1, defeating Gujarat Titans by 92 runs.
- R Ashwin praised Patidar's batting, notably a backfoot six off Kagiso Rabada as potentially the 'shot of the tournament'.
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Rajat Patidar's unbeaten 93 off just 33 balls powered RCB to 254/5, the highest total in IPL playoff history, defeating Gujarat Titans by 92 runs in Qualifier 1. Patidar's innings, praised by R Ashwin for its fearless strokeplay, included a notable backfoot six off Kagiso Rabada, hailed as potentially the 'shot of the tournament'. Ashwin also highlighted Patidar's ability to handle fast bowling and his class in hitting Rashid Khan for six. This performance puts Patidar in contention for top IPL captain discussions, alongside Shreyas Iyer.
The win advances RCB to their second consecutive IPL final. Stay updated with the upcoming IPL match and latest news on Times of India.
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