Patidar’s Spin-Hitting Masterclass powers RCB to crucial win Over SRH
This knock by Patidar has come as a major sigh of relief for RCB. The team had been struggling in recent matches, and their batting had been a cause for concern.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) finally halted their demoralizing losing streak with a convincing 35-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Thursday night. The win, their first in seven matches, was orchestrated by a magnificent batting display from Rajat Patidar, who carved his way through the SRH bowling attack with a special focus on their spinners.
Patidar entered the crease at a crucial juncture when RCB’s innings was starting to lose momentum. However, he played a match-defining knock, transforming the innings from a potentially below-par total to a commanding one. His innings was a masterclass in spin-hitting, leaving the crowd and commentators in awe.
The defining moment of Patidar’s innings arrived against the SRH spinner Mayank Markande. Patidar unleashed a flurry of sixes, dispatching Markande for four consecutive sixes in a single over. Each six was struck with such power and precision that it seemed almost preordained. This wasn’t just brute force, though. Patidar’s technique and shot selection were flawless, making even the most challenging deliveries look effortless.
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This exhibition of six-hitting prowess wasn’t a one-off for Patidar. Looking at the broader IPL 2024 season, some interesting statistics emerge. Among all batsmen who have faced at least 50 balls of spin bowling, Patidar boasts the second-highest strike rate (225.00), only eclipsed by the explosive Abhishek Sharma (243.10). Furthermore, Patidar has emerged as a six-hitting menace against spin this season, having already cleared the ropes 14 times. This puts him in joint-second place alongside Heinrich Klaasen, with Sharma once again leading the pack with a staggering 16 sixes against spin.
Patidar’s knock not only propelled RCB to a competitive total of 206 for 7, but it also instilled much-needed confidence into the team. The bowlers, often criticized for inconsistency, rose to the occasion, with spinners Karn Sharma and Swapnil Singh taking four crucial wickets early in the SRH chase. While Nicholas Pooran and Pat Cummins tried their best to revive the Hyderabad innings, the asking rate proved too much to handle in the end.
This victory is a turning point for RCB’s season. It not only ends their losing streak but injects a much-needed dose of optimism into the camp. Patidar’s innings served as a timely reminder of the team’s batting potential, and the bowling attack displayed a newfound control and discipline. However, the road to the playoffs remains challenging. RCB needs to find a way to translate this performance into consistent results and address the lapses in concentration that plagued them earlier in the tournament.
The fans will be eagerly waiting to see if RCB can capitalize on this momentum and string together a series of wins. Patidar’s batting heroics have given them a reason to believe. Can he continue his exploits and lead RCB to IPL glory? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – Patidar’s name will be etched in the memory of this match for a long time to come.