SaralnamaOn 28 Aug 2025, Rajat Patidar scored a blazing 100 off 80 balls for Central Zone against North-East Zone in the Duleep Trophy quarterfinal. Patidar hit 18 fours and 2 sixes, reaching his 14th first-class hundred. He came to bat after wicketkeeper Aryan Juyal retired hurt and reached fifty in 42 balls. At tea, Central Zone was 314/1 with Patidar unbeaten on 111 and Danish Malewar on 132. Patidar’s performance boosts his chances for a middle-order spot in the Indian team. The semifinals start on 4 Sep and the final on 11 Sep at BCCI’s Centre of Excellence. Patidar also led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their first IPL title in June 2025. (Updated 28 Aug 2025, 15:50 IST; source: link)