Twitter reaction: Rajat Patidar sets record with his 68-ball blast for Madhya Pradesh in Ranji Trophy 2024-25

In an amazing display of skill and power, Madhya Pradesh beat Rajat Patidar he scored a magnificent century off 68 balls on day 4 of his team’s Ranji Trophy match against them. Haryana at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Wednesday (October 27). Coming in at number three, Patidar’s attacking style helped the two-time Ranji Trophy champions erase the 132-run deficit they suffered in the first innings, propelling his side into contention in the final over. This century marked Patidar’s 13th in First-Class cricket and was his first century of the season – a milestone that revived his form and took him into the record books.

Rewriting the record books for Madhya Pradesh : Ranji Trophy 2024-25

Patidar with 68 ton balls broke the fastest century record of Madhya Pradesh, held by. Naman Ojhawho scored a hundred off 69 balls against him Karnataka in 2015. Patidar’s innings included 13 fours and seven sixes, which allowed him to overcome Haryana’s bowling attack and boost Madhya Pradesh’s batting order. His knock was particularly noteworthy as it elevated him to fifth place in the list of fastest times in Ranji Trophy history. While Rishabh Pant holding the record for the fastest Ranji century, which he scored off just 48 balls, Patidar’s innings stands as a memorable one, given his recent struggles in form.

Here’s how Twitter responded:

Rajat Patidar smashed the fastest #RanjiTrophy 100 by beating Madhya Pradesh 🫡❤️ pic.twitter.com/Ush4Fd7Xw5

— Pallavi (@Pallavi_paul21) October 29, 2024

Rajat Patidar smashes the fastest #RanjiTrophy Madhya Pradesh’s batting hundred, one of the fastest, in 68 balls against Haryana.

— Lalith Kalidas (@lal__kal) October 29, 2024

Do not disturb this storage @RCBTweets. You will be happy to take 3rd position @ 11 crores. It is very risky to buy him with RTM card. I hope so @DineshKarthik you are reading this. https://t.co/r9A4M9406w

— Aditya Saha (@Adityakrsaha) October 29, 2024

It goes without saying that it is very risky to allow Rajat to enter the auction in the hope of buying again cheaply. One of the top 10% T20 batsmen.

There is no point in increasing the budget in this case in the hope of getting a KL Rahul or a Rishabh Pant who has been at a low level since ages. https://t.co/QoV0SWKAuf

— Stephen (@albatrosscric) October 29, 2024

What an innings by Rajat Patidar in the Ranji Trophy 🙌🏏#cricket #rajatpatidar #RanjiTrophy #MPvHAR #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/ZeNTtF8IwR

– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) October 29, 2024

RAJAT PATIDAR TODAY IN THIS RANJI TROPHY..!!!!

– Scored 159 (102) points.
– His strike rate is 155.88
– He scored a hundred in 68 balls.
– Scored 150 off just 97 balls.
– Third fastest Ranji Trophy century

– RAJAT PATIDAR, THE STAR … pic.twitter.com/Of6zPOo43E

— MAN. (@Manojy9812) October 29, 2024

RAJAT PATIDAR CREATED HISTORY…!!!! 🌟

– Rajat Patidar scored the 3rd fastest century in Ranji Trophy history (68 balls). pic.twitter.com/Ba5nIXJ95L

– Cricket addict 🏏🇮🇳 (@VikashJ13660845) October 29, 2024

🚨FASTEST 3rd CENTURY 🚨

Rajat Patidar hit 159 balls (102) to join the third fastest century in Rajnji cricket.

-One of the best batsmen in Indian cricket #RajatPatidar #RCB #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/ZN9yS8aFBK

— Sivadath VH (@SivadathH68311) October 29, 2024

RAJAT PATIDAR WON 159 RUNS AT 155.88 AVERAGE IN RANJI TROPHY. 🥶 pic.twitter.com/SaC2DpbF5B

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 29, 2024

What an amazing innings by Rajat Patidar! Scoring a hundred off just 68 balls in the Ranji Trophy is no mean feat. You definitely make a statement on the field! 🚀🏏

– Sanjeev Kumar (@sksuny23) October 29, 2024

Hearing reports that Rajat may not be retained scares me. Trying to RTM sounds risky I think his price easily exceeds 10+ cr. Parties that will know that we will be using RTM will increase the bid and squeeze us. it is better to keep him.

– Sai (@akakrcb6) October 28, 2024

Getting back into shape is key

Patidar’s performance in the Ranji Trophy came as a much-needed wake-up call. He had a slow start to the domestic season, managing just 146 runs in six innings in the Duleep Trophy and struggling in the first rounds of the Ranji season. However, he started to show signs of recovery with 90 built against it Punjabi in the previous round. This latest century restored his reputation as one of Madhya Pradesh’s most reliable batsmen. Having played a major role in Madhya Pradesh’s title-winning campaign in the 2021-22 season, where he scored 658 runs with two hundreds and five hundreds, Patidar continues to prove his worth in the team as a middle-order hero.

Rajat Patidar’s blistering ton puts Madhya Pradesh in command against Haryana

In the ongoing Ranji Trophy Group C match in Indore, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana are locked in a competitive battle. Batting first, Madhya Pradesh posted 308 runs, with Himanshu Mantri to strengthen the innings with a patient 97. Haryana responded strongly with 440, thanks to strong contributions from Lakshay Dalal (105) and Dheeru Singh (94), and a solid 81 from Harshal Patel. Madhya Pradesh’s Kumar Kartikeya was the pick of the bowlers, taking 5 wickets for 118 runs.

In the second innings, Madhya Pradesh fought hard, with Patidar scoring 159 off 102 balls, setting the explosive pace. They reached 308/4 at tea on Day 4, extending their lead to 176 runs. With limited overs remaining, Madhya Pradesh will look to set a defensible target in the final session, aiming to challenge Haryana in the closing stages.