The year 2026 is still the golden age Rajat Patidar. leading afresh Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) historical, back-to-back Indian Premier League (IPL) After winning the title, this explosive right-handed batsman has performed brilliantly in domestic cricket. are captaining Gwalior Cheetah In Madhya Pradesh T20 League (MPL) 2026Patidar recently took social media by storm when he executed a breathtaking shot that completely cleared the walls of the stadium. This sensational hit has quickly become the talk of the cricket world, proving once again why Patidar is one of India’s most destructive middle-order batsmen currently.
Rajat Patidar hits Ankit Kushwaha for a strong six outside Holkar Stadium in MPL 2026
A surprise moment unfolded during a high-stakes, high-scoring encounter at the iconic Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. Chasing a mammoth target of 239 runs, there was immense pressure on Gwalior Cheetahs to maintain the required run rate. Understanding the urgency of the situation, Patidar decided to shift gears and take full charge of the target during the 15th over of the innings.
facing the right-arm fast bowler of Rewa Jaguar Ankit KushwahaPatidar projected a full-length delivery aimed precisely at his preferred hitting arc. Showing trademark calmness, the 32-year-old cleared his front foot early, setting the perfect base to extract maximum power. With impeccable timing, he hit the ball cleanly across the long-on boundary. The ball traveled with such velocity and extreme distance that it went completely out of the Holkar Cricket Stadium complex, leaving commentators, fieldsmen and fans in complete disbelief.
Videos of this monumental hit immediately took off on platforms like Xx (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, garnering thousands of views within minutes. Cricket fans around the world have widely praised the sheer power and effortless beauty of the shot, and have compared Patidar’s current confidence to his masterclass performances in the IPL.
Here is the video:
Rajat Patidar just sent it to a different postcode 🚀
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– FanCode (@FanCode) 16 June 2026
An important cameo was cut short by an anti-climactic twist
While the stadium was still buzzing outside the ground, the celebrations proved short-lived for the Gwalior Cheetahs captain. In a dramatic, counterproductive turn of events, Kushwaha managed to get immediate revenge by dismissing Patidar on the very next ball.
Patidar’s stay at the crease for some time despite his sudden dismissal was no less than a spectacle. He was out after playing a highly impressive cameo, scoring 45 runs off just 23 balls. His explosive innings was studded with five crushing fours and two sky-scraping sixes, which single-handedly fueled the Cheetahs’ challenging run chase and kept his team alive in the contest.
Patidar’s stellar performance in the MPL serves as a continuation of his phenomenal performance in 2026. Having firmly established his legacy with RCB at the start of the year, his return to state-level T20 cricket highlights a batsman playing at the absolute peak of his powers, combining raw power with a distinctive cricketing mind.
