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RCB's Rs 3.40 crore signee wreaks havoc with blistering century ahead of IPL 2024, tonks 14 fours, four sixes in 116-run knock

Anuj Rawat belted a lightning 116 runs off 57 balls for Income Tax in the DY Patil T20 Cup match against Bank of Baroda. Anuj century came right ahead of IPL 2024.

RCB's Anuj Rawat (right) and Rajasthan Royals' Sanju Samson in this frame. (Getty)
authorAbhijeet Kumar Singh
Tue, 27 Feb 01:30 PM IST

Anuj Rawat cracked a phenomenal century right ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, where he is set to feature for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Playing for Income Tax in the ongoing DY Patil T20 Cup 2024, Rawat delivered a spectacular century, driving Income Tax to an imposing total of 238/4 in their 20 overs. 

 

Anuj runs riot with bat

His unbeaten knock of 116 runs from 57 deliveries was adorned with 14 boundaries and four massive sixes.

Rawat's remarkable innings played a pivotal role in Income Tax's commanding 40-run win over Bank of Baroda, underlining his readiness for the upcoming IPL season.

 

Injecting a wave of optimism and excitement among RCB supporters, Anuj Rawat, their wicket-keeper batter is showcasing exceptional form as the 17th season of the IPL approaches.

 

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Anuj picks up form at the right time

Notably, Anuj Rawat's stint with RCB in the previous IPL season didn't quite hit the mark, as he managed to score only 91 runs in nine matches, with his top score being an unbeaten 29. Given Dinesh Karthik's recent slump in form, RCB will be heavily reliant on Rawat to maintain his current form and solidify his position as the team's wicketkeeper-batsman for the upcoming IPL 2024 season.

The Royal Challengers Bangalore are set to begin their journey in the 2024 season of the Indian Premier League with a match against Chennai Super Kings on March 22, which will take place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

 

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