Rajat Patidar achieved a brilliant milestone as he reached 1000 IPL runs in just 30 innings. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain achieved the feat during the IPL 2025 encounter against Punjab Kings on Friday.
Patidar was the second fastest Indian ever to reach the milestone behind Gujarat Titans’ Sai Sudharsan, who reached the mark in 25 innings. The stylish right-hander also edged past Sachin Tendulkar and Ruturaj Gaikwad, both of whom took 31 innings to reach the milestone. Mumbai Indians’ Tilak Varma follows closely, having taken 33 innings to cross 1000 IPL runs.
What sets Patidar apart, however, is a unique achievement — he is the first Indian batter in IPL history to reach 1000 runs with an average of over 35 and a strike rate above 150. This underlines his consistency and impact, especially in high-pressure situations, making him one of the most promising Indian batters in the current T-20 circuit.
Punjab Kings defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by five wickets in their rain-curtailed Indian Premier League match on Friday.
