Katey Martin Analyzes Rajat Patidar's Struggles Ahead of IPL 2026 Clash with LSG
"Forcing him to play harder shots" - Katey Martin's big claim on RCB star ahead of IPL 2026 match vs LSG
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Former New Zealand cricketer Katey Martin believes Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar's recent struggles in IPL 2026 stem from bowlers adjusting their lengths. Patidar's performance will be under scrutiny as RCB faces Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Lucknow on May 7, after a promising start to the season.
- 01Katey Martin attributes Rajat Patidar's recent low scores to bowlers adjusting their lengths.
- 02Patidar has scored only 35 runs in his last three innings.
- 03He started IPL 2026 strongly, with scores of 31, 48*, 63, 53, and 27 in his first five innings.
- 04Deep Dasgupta highlights the lack of runs from RCB's middle order, particularly Jitesh Sharma.
- 05Patidar has accumulated 257 runs in eight innings this season, averaging 36.71 with a strike rate of 200.78.
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Ahead of the IPL 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on May 7, former New Zealand cricketer Katey Martin has commented on RCB skipper Rajat Patidar's recent performance. Martin noted that bowlers have adjusted their lengths, forcing Patidar to play harder shots, which has contributed to his lower scores of 8, 8, and 19 in his last three innings. Initially, Patidar had a strong start to the season, scoring **31, 48*, 63, 53, and 27 in his first five innings. Deep Dasgupta, a former Indian cricketer, expressed concern over the lack of runs from RCB's middle order, particularly Jitesh Sharma, stating that it affects the team's overall performance. Despite his recent struggles, Patidar has scored a total of 257 runs in eight innings, averaging 36.71 with a strike rate of 200.78**, including two half-centuries.
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Patidar's performance is crucial for RCB's success in the tournament, affecting their chances of advancing.
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