Rajat Patidar batted aggressively in the IPL 2025 match against the Mumbai Indians. He scored 64 runs in just 32 balls, hitting 5 fours and 4 sixes, with a strike rate of 200. But on the last ball of the 19th over, when he tried to scoop Trent Boult’s delivery towards fine leg, wicketkeeper Ryan Rickelton showed brilliant reflexes and made a stunning catch. This excellent effort ended Patidar’s quick-fire innings, which was an exciting cameo for RCB.

In the second-last over, Boult bowled a full delivery outside the off-stump. Patidar, who had already planned the scoop shot, tried to play it towards the fine leg. However, the ball took the top edge of the bat and went high in the air.

Rickelton’s Stunning Catch Turns the Game

The ball stayed in the air for a long time, and wicketkeeper Ryan Rickelton immediately ran to make the catch. He followed the ball like a hawk, dived forward at the right moment, and made a brilliant catch with both hands. It was not just a catch—it was a top-class fielding effort under pressure. This wicket gave Mumbai a much-needed breakthrough, though it didn’t take away from the importance of Patidar’s powerful innings. The moment was a perfect mix of smart bowling and sharp wicketkeeping.

RCB Registers a Big Win at Wankhede

RCB defeated the Mumbai Indians by 12 runs in a high-scoring match at Wankhede. Batting first, RCB posted a strong total of 221/5. Virat Kohli scored 67, Patidar added 64, and Jitesh Sharma smashed an unbeaten 40 in quick time.

Mumbai Falls Short Despite a Strong Effort

In reply, the Mumbai Indians managed 209/9. Tilak Verma (56) and Hardik Pandya (42) tried to chase down the target but couldn’t take the team over the line. Krunal Pandya was the standout bowler for RCB with 4 wickets, while Yash Dayal and Josh Hazlewood took 2 wickets each. RCB’s strong batting and disciplined bowling helped them secure a thrilling win.

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