Duleep Trophy 2025: Rajat Patidar Shines Again with Bat in Second Innings
Duleep Trophy 2025 Begins with Exciting Matches
Duleep Trophy 2025: The domestic cricket season for 2025 has kicked off with the Duleep Trophy, featuring four zonal teams competing in the first round. The match between the Central Zone and the North East Zone has showcased impressive batting performances. Rajat Patidar, who led RCB to victory in the IPL, has been entrusted with the captaincy of the Central Zone. Patidar has not only displayed excellent leadership but has also made significant contributions with the bat, scoring a century in the first innings followed by a remarkable half-century.
Rajat Patidar Continues to Impress in Second Innings
The Central Zone team declared their first innings at 532 runs after losing four wickets, with captain Patidar scoring a blistering 125 runs off just 96 balls, including 21 fours and 3 sixes. In response, the North East Zone was bowled out for a mere 185 runs. Instead of enforcing the follow-on, Patidar opted for a second innings. As of the latest update, the Central Zone has scored 200 runs for the loss of four wickets in their second innings, with Patidar contributing 66 runs off 72 balls, hitting 6 fours and 3 sixes.
Rajat Patidar in Exceptional Form
2025 has been a remarkable year for Rajat Patidar. He has proven himself as both a captain and a batsman with outstanding performances. His next goal is to score heavily in domestic cricket to make a comeback to the Indian team. Patidar had the opportunity to debut in Tests against England but failed to make a significant score, which led to his exclusion from the team. Now, he is determined to reclaim his spot.
Social Media Buzz
– 125(96) in the 1st Innings.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 30, 2025
– 66(72) in the 2nd Innings.
Fantastic from Captain Rajat Patidar in the Duleep Trophy, he continues to make an impact in Domestics 🔥💪 pic.twitter.com/OE4o9aTzsn