Rajat Patidar achieves IPL record for the first time by beating Sachin Tendulkar’s Unique Record in History

Rajat Patidar achieved an amazing performance that cemented his place in the record books: he became the second-fastest Indian to reach 1000 runs in IPL history. In their 2025 Indian Premier League matchup against the Punjab Kings on Friday, the captain of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru accomplished this record in just 30 innings. In just 25 innings, Sai Sudharsan of the Gujarat Titans became the only player to reach the milestone.

Patidar’s landmark is even more special given the legendary cricketers he outpaced. The budding star for the Mumbai Indians, Tilak Varma, need 33 innings to reach the same total, whereas legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Ruturaj Gaikwad took 31 innings. Patidar’s rapid rise in the league is a testament to his talent, composure, and aggressive approach at the crease.

What truly distinguishes Patidar, however, is his unprecedented combination of statistics. He is the first Indian in IPL history to score 1000 runs while maintaining a batting average above 35 and a strike rate over 150 – a rare blend of consistency and power-hitting. This unique accomplishment speaks volumes about his versatility and influence in high-stakes T20 encounters. Patidar has become a pillar of strength for his side, showcasing a maturity that belies his relatively short IPL journey.

However, RCB lost by a disappointing five wickets in a rain-shortened match, and his solo success was insufficient to guarantee victory. The match was cut to just 14 overs per side due to the start being delayed by persistent showers. RCB only managed a meager 95 for nine as they struggled with the bat. Tim David, who scored a scorching fifty off just twenty-six deliveries, was the high point of their innings and gave the total some respectability.

Punjab Kings chased the total in just 12.1 overs. The innings was steadied by Nehal Wadhera, who guided his team home with a quick 33 off 19 balls. Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Marco Jansen, the bowling trio from Punjab, had already done the damage when Josh Hazlewood produced a brilliant session for Bengaluru, taking three wickets for only 14 runs. They expertly destroyed RCB’s top and middle order.