IPL 2022 | Thank you Virat Kohli for believing me: Rajat Patidar tweets after match-winning hundred vs LSG
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Royal Challengers Bangalore batter Rajat Patidar has taken to Twitter to thank Virat Kohli in a heartfelt post after starring in RCB's 14-run win over LSG in the IPL 2022 Eliminator.
Royal Challengers Bangalore young sensation Rajat Patidar thanked Virat Kohli for believing him in a heartfelt social media post after starring in RCB's thrilling win over Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2022 Eliminator on Thursday.
"Thankyou @imVkohli for believing me!," Patidar posted alongside a picture with the former RCB captain.
Thankyou @imVkohli for believing me ! pic.twitter.com/ZBYtNESNZm
Earlier, Kohli praised the "very, very special" performance of Rajat Patidar, the unlikely hero of Royal Challengers Bangalore's 14-run win in the Eliminator match of IPL 2022 over newbies Lucknow Super Giants.
On Wednesday, at the Eden Gardens, Patidar cruised to a 49-ball century to remain unbeaten on 112 to set the basis for Bangalore's victory and set up their Qualifier 2 clash with Rajasthan Royals on Friday in Ahmedabad.
"The magnitude of the game was so big that I was feeling the tension in the air because I have been in those situations where you have to cross the line as a team. What he did was very, very special, I don't think that anyone should take that for granted. You should understand the excellence of the innings and appreciate as a cricketer to watch an innings like that," said Kohli in a post-match chat video with Patidar uploaded on IPL website.
Patidar, a top-order batter from Madhya Pradesh who was drafted into the side midway through the tournament as an injury replacement for Luvnith Sisodia, came to Bangalore's rescue after Faf Du Plessis fell for a golden duck. His knock, laced with 12 boundaries and seven sixes, at a strike rate of 207.41, enthralled the capacity crowd at the stadium.
