Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Madhya Pradesh captain Rajat Patidar scored his 18th First-Class century against Bihar in the Ranji Trophy on Tuesday. Patidar reached the landmark off 119 balls with 12 fours. This was his second consecutive century this season. His strong knock helped Madhya Pradesh extend its lead over Bihar.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Madhya Pradesh captain Rajat Patidar scored his 18th First-Class century against Bihar in the Ranji Trophy on Tuesday.

Patidar reached the landmark off 119 balls at a healthy strike rate of 84, including 12 fours. It was his second consecutive century, after scoring a hundred against Pondicherry in the last match. Patidar missed the opening game against defending champion Jammu and Kashmir.

Patidar's knock has helped MP extend its advantage over Bihar, after the former bowled out the latter for 99 on Day 1. Saransh Jain was the standout former with the ball, picking seven wickets.

Earlier this year, Patidar become only the third captain after MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma to win multiple IPL trophies, after leading RCB to a second successive title.