2026 continues to be a golden age Rajat Patidar. New host Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) history, back to back Indian Premier League (IPL) headlines, the explosive right-handed batting domestic cricket has taken its majestic form. Captain Gwalior Cheetahs in the year Madhya Pradesh T20 League (MPL) 2026Patidar recently created shock waves on social media after he pulled off a breathtaking shot of completely cleaning the walls of the stadium. The sensational hit quickly became the talk of the cricket world and proved yet again why Patidar is one of the most destructive middle-order batters in India right now.
Rajat Patidar hits Ankit Kushwaha for a massive six from Holkar Stadium in MPL 2026
A jaw-dropping moment unfolded during a high-stakes, high-scoring encounter at Indore’s famous Holkar Cricket Stadium. Chasing a mammoth target of 239 runs, Gwalior Cheetahs were under immense pressure to meet the high required run rate. Realizing the urgency of the situation, Patidar decided to change gears in the 15th over of the innings and take absolute charge in the chase.
The right arm faces the pacer Rewa Jaguars Ankit KushwahaPatidar was expecting a full-length delivery aimed squarely at his preferred arc of the stroke. Showing trademark composure, the 32-year-old cleared his front foot early, creating the perfect base for maximum power. With impeccable timing, he struck the ball cleanly from long range. The ball traveled so fast and a great distance that it completely missed the Holkar Cricket Stadium complex, leaving the commentators, fielders and fans in utter disbelief.
The monumental hit videos immediately flooded platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, racking up thousands of views within minutes. Cricket fans across the world have widely praised the sheer power and effortless elegance of the batting, comparing Patidar’s current confidence with his masterclass performances in the IPL.
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Rajat Patidar just sent it to another zip code 🚀
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An important cameo is cut short with an anti-climactic twist
Although the stadium was still buzzing outside the ground, the Gwalior Cheetahs skipper’s celebration was short-lived. In a dramatic, anti-climactic turn of events, Kushwaha managed to exact revenge by dismissing Patidar in the next delivery.
Despite his sudden exit, Patidar’s brief stay at the crease was nothing short of a spectacle. He departed after a very impressive cameo, destroying 45 runs in just 23 deliveries. His explosive knock, studded with five accurate boundaries and two powerful sixes, single-handedly fueled the Cheetahs’ fearsome run chase and kept his team alive in the contest.
Patidar’s stellar performance in the MPL serves as a continuation of his phenomenal run in 2026. Having firmly established his legacy with RCB earlier in the year, his return to state-level T20 cricket highlights a batsman playing at the absolute peak of his powers, combining raw power with cricketing mind.
