Madhya Pradesh and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star batsman Rajat Patidar started his Duleep Trophy campaign by smashing a century in the quarterfinal of the tournament.

Representing the Central Zone, Patidar played a knock of 125 runs against the North East Zone (NEZ). Facing 96 deliveries, the right-hander smashed 21 boundaries and three maximums.

He was appointed the captain of the side, as wicketkeeper-batsman Dhruv Jurel was ruled out of the competition.