Patidar's Six-Hitting Blitz Seals Dominance

Rajat Patidar's hat-trick of sixes and Phil Salt's 78 lead RCB to a commanding 212/3 against MI. See highlights from the IPL 2026 clash.

On April 12, 2026, Rajat Patidar led Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) with a commanding performance against Mumbai Indians (MI) at Wankhede Stadium. Patidar’s aggressive batting included a memorable sequence where he hit three consecutive sixes off Mayank Markande within the 12th over, showcasing his prowess.

Phil Salt initiated RCB's strong batting display with a swift 78 off 36 balls, forming a crucial 120-run opening partnership with Virat Kohli, who added 50 runs. Despite losing key wickets including Salt, Kohli, and Patidar towards the end of their innings, RCB reached 212/3 in 17.2 overs.

The defending champions aimed to secure a vital win, having previously defeated MI by 12 runs at the same venue. Both teams were looking to recover from recent losses.

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