Delhi: On the first day of the quarterfinal of the Duleep Trophy 2025, the Central Zone captain Rajat Patidar made a bang in just 80 balls to hit a century. The Patidar’s bat thundered in front of the bowlers of the North East Zone and he completed the century with the help of 18 fours and 2 sixes. With this innings, he has further strengthened his claim in Team India for the Test series against the West Indies.

Central zone’s bang start

In the quarterfinal match starting on August 28, North East Zone won the toss and decided to bowl first. However, this decision was overshadowed. The Central Zone batsmen made a brilliant start and brought the opposition bowlers under pressure. Captain Rajat Patidar, who came out to bat at number four, scored fast as soon as he came and made a century partnership with young batsman Danish Malewar.

Rars of runs till tea break

Rajat Patidar continued the aggressive style even after completing a century in 80 balls. Till Tea break, he was unbeaten on 111 runs with the help of 20 fours and 2 sixes in 85 balls. Along with him, Danish Malewar, who was present at the crease, also scored 132 runs in 171 balls with a brilliant game. Thanks to the best innings of both, the Central Zone had scored 341 runs by losing just one wicket till Tea break.

History was written in IPL 2025

Madhya Pradesh batsman Rajat Patidar created history in IPL 2025 and won the title to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) after 17 years. Along with the captaincy, he also performed brilliantly with the bat. In that season, he scored 312 runs in 14 innings of 15 matches, which included two half -centuries.

Knock to return to Team India

Rajat Patidar has already played three Tests and one ODI from India. Now this century in the Dalip Trophy is a big message for the selectors. West Indies will visit India in October and Patidar has made a strong knock of selection with his bat for this series.