The year 2026 continues to be a golden age for Rajat Patidar. Leader Newcomer Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to historical, consecutive Indian Premier League (IPL) titles, the explosive right-handed batsman has brought his sublime form to domestic cricket. captaining the Gwalior Cheetahs in it Madhya Pradesh T20 League (MPL) 2026Patidar recently caused a stir on social media after playing a stunning shot that completely cleared the walls of the stadium. The sensational knock has quickly become the talk of the cricket world, proving once again why Patidar is currently one of India’s most destructive middle-order batsmen.
Rajat Patidar defeats Ankit Kushwaha to hit huge six from Holkar Stadium in MPL 2026
The jaw-dropping moment unfolded at Indore’s iconic Holkar Cricket Stadium during a high-stakes, high-scoring encounter. Chasing a mammoth target of 239 runs, the Gwalior Cheetahs were under immense pressure to keep up with an increasing required run rate. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, Patidar decided to shift gears and take complete control of the chase during the 15th innings.
In front of the pacemaker on the right arm of Rewa Jaguars Ankit KushwahaPatidar anticipated a full delivery aimed straight at his preferred batting arc. Showing characteristic calm, the 32-year-old cleared his front leg early, creating the perfect base to unleash maximum power. With impeccable timing, he hit the ball cleanly over the long boundary. The ball traveled with such speed and immense distance that it completely flew out of the Holkar Cricket Stadium complex, leaving commentators, fielders and fans in utter disbelief.
Videos of the monumental success instantly flooded platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, racking up thousands of views in a matter of minutes. Cricket enthusiasts around the world have widely praised the sheer power and effortless elegance of the shot, comparing Patidar’s current confidence with his masterful performances in the IPL.
Here is the video:
Rajat Patidar just sent that flight to a different zip code 🚀
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A crucial cameo interrupted by an anticlimactic twist
While the stadium was still packed with people, the celebration for the Gwalior Cheetahs captain proved to be short-lived. In a dramatic and anticlimactic turn of events, Kushwaha managed to immediately take revenge by dismissing Patidar in the next installment.
Despite the sudden exit, Patidar’s brief stay at the crease was nothing short of a spectacle. He departed after playing a highly impactful cameo, scoring 45 runs off just 23 deliveries. His explosive knock was studded with five crisp boundaries and two towering sixes, single-handedly injecting momentum into the Cheetahs’ daunting chase and keeping his team alive in the contest.
Patidar’s stellar performance in the MPL serves as a continuation of his phenomenal career in 2026. Having firmly established his legacy with RCB earlier in the year, his transition back to T20 cricket at the state level highlights a batsman playing at the absolute peak of his powers, combining brute strength with an elite cricketing mind.
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