Rajat Patidar scores third-fastest IPL 2026 half-century in 17 balls at Wankhede

Rajat Patidar smashed the third-fastest half-century of IPL 2026 in a blistering batting display at the Wankhede Stadium. Promoting himself to No.3, Patidar signalled his intent with a hat-trick of sixes off Mayank Markande to get off to a flyer. He was in the fray to break Sooryavanshi’s 15-ball mark, bit eventually reached his milestone in 17 balls.
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