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Rajat Patidar wears jersey number 87 for India in ODIs and 19 or 97 for RCB in IPL.
Teams Played For
Patidar has donned #87 for India (ODI/Test debut 2023-24), Madhya Pradesh domestically (Ranji Trophy 2022 winners), and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (IPL captain 2025 title).
Jersey Significance
#87 marks his international breakthrough after IPL playoff century; #19/97 reflect RCB journey from replacement to captaincy.
Previous Numbers
Started with #19 in early RCB stint (AB de Villiers offered #17); shifted to #97 later IPL auctions before India call-up.
Fun Fact
His 112* in IPL 2022 Eliminator under pressure earned RCB praise; led them to first IPL title in 2025 wearing captain's armband.
