# Rajat Patidar Breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s Record: Becomes Second-Fastest Indian to 1000 IPL Runs

URL: https://technosports.co.in/rajat-patidar-breaks-sachin-tendulkars-record/  
Published: 2025-04-19  
Updated: 2025-04-19  
Author: REMYA BABU S

Rajat Patidar :Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper **Rajat Patidar** has etched his name into IPL history with a blistering milestone that places him above Indian cricket legends like **Sachin Tendulkar** and **Ruturaj Gaikwad**. Despite RCB’s defeat to Punjab Kings at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, it was Patidar’s gritty knock that stole the limelight — not just for his on-field resilience, but for smashing a monumental IPL record.

![Rajat Patidar Fined](https://pbs.twimg.com/card_img/1913552871015997440/Dbyx1Cbp?format=jpg&name=small)

## ***Rajat Patidar Surpasses Sachin & Gaikwad in IPL Record Books — A New RCB Era Begins***

### 1000 Runs Milestone — Patidar Joins the Elite, Fast

During the clash against PBKS, Patidar crossed the 1000-run mark in **just 30 innings**, making him the **second-fastest Indian** to reach the milestone. The only Indian ahead of him? Gujarat Titans’ **Sai Sudharsan**, who achieved it in 25 innings. With this, Patidar has gone past the likes of:

- **Sachin Tendulkar** – 31 innings
- **Ruturaj Gaikwad** – 31 innings
- **Tilak Varma** – 33 innings

This achievement places Patidar in elite company — and makes it crystal clear that he’s not just another name on the RCB lineup; he’s becoming a legend in his own right.

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### Strike Rate + Consistency = Deadly Combo

What makes Patidar’s rise even more impressive is the way he’s racking up the runs. Among **all Indian batters** to reach 1000 IPL runs, Patidar is the **only one** to average over **35** while maintaining a **strike rate above 150**. That combination? Rare. Ruthless. And downright dangerous.

Let’s break down his numbers:

- **Matches:** 30
- **Runs:** 1008
- **Average:** 34.76
- **Strike Rate:** 158.49
- **100s/50s:** 1/9
- **Highest Score:** 112*

He now shares this elite strike rate bracket with overseas stars like **Chris Gayle**, **David Miller**, and **Heinrich Klaasen** — proving he’s playing the game at international levels of aggression and consistency.

### RCB Royalty in the Making

![Robin Uthappa is mighty impressed with Rajat Patidar's captaincy.](https://pbs.twimg.com/card_img/1913515901502337024/XjaLkAwW?format=jpg&name=small)

Patidar also becomes just the **third Indian** to score 1000+ IPL runs for RCB — a franchise that has seen big names come and go. Only **Virat Kohli** and **Devdutt Padikkal** have previously achieved this feat for the Bengaluru-based side. In a franchise known for its bold style and big-hitting batters, Patidar is carving out a name of his own, fast.

### Fastest to 1000 IPL Runs (Indians – By Innings):

1. **Sai Sudharsan** – 25 innings
2. **Rajat Patidar** – 30 innings
3. **Sachin Tendulkar & Ruturaj Gaikwad** – 31 innings
4. **Tilak Varma** – 33 innings

### Fastest to 1000 Runs by Balls Faced (Indians):

- **Virender Sehwag** – 604 balls
- **Yusuf Pathan** – 617 balls
- **Rajat Patidar** – 626 balls
- **Rishabh Pant** – 630 balls

![Image](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Go4l6dnW4AA1BCe?format=jpg&name=small)

Patidar isn’t just scoring fast; he’s **scoring efficiently**, and often in high-pressure games.

### Leadership and Legacy

Since taking over as captain, Patidar has led RCB to **four wins** in IPL 2025 — showcasing not just batting prowess, but leadership steel. Despite a couple of tough home losses, RCB currently sits **third on the points table**, and Patidar’s form is a major reason why.

His journey — from a replacement player in 2022 to team captain and now one of the IPL’s fastest 1000-run scorers — is nothing short of a cricket fairytale.

![Image](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Go4a2iXWcAAOXHL?format=jpg&name=small)

Rajat Patidar’s rise isn’t just about stats — it’s about **making a statement**. As RCB pushes forward in IPL 2025, fans can take pride in the fact that their skipper is now rubbing shoulders with the best in the league — and outpacing legends. The baton has been passed — and Patidar is sprinting with it.

## **FAQs**

  

### How many innings did Rajat Patidar take to score 1000 IPL runs?

Rajat Patidar reached 1000 IPL runs in just 30 innings.

### Who is the fastest Indian to 1000 IPL runs?

Sai Sudharsan is the fastest Indian, reaching the milestone in 25 innings.

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