Rajat Patidar Profile: Age, Family, Career, IPL Teams, Records, Achievements, Hobbies & FAQs
Rajat Patidar is one of India’s most stylish and dependable top-order batsman in modern cricket. Well known for his elegant stroke play, calm temperament and ability to perform under pressure. Patidar has become a major name in Indian domestic cricket IPL and international cricket. He fame with his unforgettable IPL playoff century for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and later went on to captain the side to its maiden title.
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Personal Informations:
| Full Name | Rajat Manohar Patidar |
| Nick Name | Rajat, Silent Assassin |
| Date Of Birth | 1 June 1993 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birth Place | Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Playing Role | Batsman |
| Batting Style | Right Handed Bat |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm offbreak |
| Jersey Number | #87 |
| Coach | Amay Khurasiya |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170cm) |
| Weight | 60 kg |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Rajat Patidar Family & Relationships :
| Father Name | Manohar Patidar |
| Mother Name | Rekha Patidar |
| Sister Name | Arthi Patidar |
| Brother Name | 1 (name not known) |
| Wife Name | Gunjan Patidar |
Childhood & Early Life
Rajat Patidar was born and raised in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India in a supportive middle-class family. His father Manohar Patidar is a businessman and his family always encouraged his sporting interests. He joined a cricket club at the age of 8 and his grandfather later enrolled him in a professional cricket academy.
Rajat Patidar initially started as a cricket bowler, but after his performances in junior cricket his coach recognized his batting talent. From under-15 age, he began focusing more seriously on batting, which eventually shaped him into one of India’s finest domestic cricket batters.
Family Information
In his family has been one of the biggest pillars behind his cricket success, especially during the challenging early domestic years. In reports he highlighted the strong support of his wife during his leadership journey with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
Early Cricket Journey
Patidar’s professional cricket rise was started through his consistent performances in domestic level cricket for Madhya Pradesh.
- Outstanding Ranji Trophy seasons.
- Fifth-fastest century in Ranji Trophy history.
- Multiple match-winning knocks in first-class cricket.
- Strong performances in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy.
His consistence domestic cricket eventually opened the doors to the IPL and the Indian national team.
Teams Played For
India, India C, India B, India Blue, India A, Gwalior Cheetahs, Central Zone, Rest of India, Madhya Pradesh, Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Career Information :
- Test debut : vs ENG, 2024-02-02, ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium
- ODI debut : vs SA, 2023-12-21, Boland Park
- IPL debut : vs MI, 2021-04-09, MA Chidambaram Stadium
Batting Career
| M | INNS | RUNS | HS | AVE | SR | 50 | 100 | 200 | 4S | 6s | |
| Test | 3 | 6 | 63 | 32 | 10.5 | 38.42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| ODI | 1 | 1 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 137.50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| T20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| IPL | 46 | 42 | 1306 | 112 | 33.49 | 161.04 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 87 | 86 |
IPL Career & Rise to Stardom
Rajat Patidar joined RCB in the year 2021, but his real breakthrough came in IPL 2022.
His unforgettable 112 runs in the IPL Eliminator against Lucknow Super Giants remains it is one of the greatest playoff knocks in IPL history. That innings made him the:
- First uncapped player to score an IPL playoff century.
- Joint-fastest playoff century (49 balls).
Later, his leadership qualities also earned him the captaincy and he guided RCB to its first-ever IPL title making him a fan favorite.
Achievements
- First uncapped player to score an IPL playoff century.
- Led RCB to maiden IPL title.
- Represented India in ODI and Test cricket.
- Fifth-fastest Ranji Trophy century.
- Double century in Ranji Trophy (205*).
- Captained Madhya Pradesh in Ranji Trophy.
- Led Central Zone to Duleep Trophy success.
Awards & Honors
- Player of the Match – IPL playoff century
- RCB captaincy recognition
- BCCI central contract recognition
- Domestic captaincy honors
- Match-winning leadership awards in IPL 2025–26 season
Records
- First uncapped IPL playoff centurion
- Fastest IPL fifty by an RCB captain
- Equaled a 17-year IPL captaincy record for fastest fifty
- First-class best score: 205*
- 16 first-class centuries
Hobbies & Favourite Things
- Playing football
- Video games (especially FIFA)
- Cycling
- Reading books
- Listening to music
- Spending time with family
- Playing with pet dogs
Favourite Players & Teams
- Virat Kohli
- Cheteshwar Pujara
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- Manchester United
Social Media:
- INSTAGRAM : @rrjjtt_01
- TWITTER : @rrjjt_01
- FACEBOOK : @rajat.patidar.12
FAQs About Rajat Patidar
1) What is Rajat Patidar’s age?
Rajat Patidar is 32 years old as of 2026.
2) Which IPL team does Rajat Patidar play for?
He plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
3) What is Rajat Patidar’s highest IPL score?
His most famous IPL score is 112 not out in the 2022 Eliminator.
4) Is Rajat Patidar married?
Yes, Rajat Patidar is married to Gunjan Patidar.
5) What is Rajat Patidar’s role?
He is a right-handed top-order batter who can also bowl off-spin.
6) What is Rajat Patidar’s biggest record?
He is the first uncapped player to score a century in IPL playoffs.
