Rajat Patidar reportedly set to make ODI comeback vs WI [Source: AFP]According to emerging reports, two-time IPL-winning captain Rajat Patidar is among the shortlists alongside Ruturaj Gaikwad to make it into the India ODI squad vs West Indies. Led by Shubman Gill, India are slated to face the West Indies across three ODI matches as part of their preparations for the 2027 World Cup. The West Indies tour of India 2026 kicks off with a three-match ODI series, with the matches set to be played in Thiruvananthapuram, Guwahati and Mullanpur. The first match is scheduled for September 27, and the subsequent encounters will be played on September 30 and October 3. Rajat Patidar's India comeback gathers pace amid Iyer, Tilak's unavailability for IND vs WIThe Asian Games 2026 will collide with India's home series against the West Indies. Under Shreyas Iyer's leadership, the Indian T20I team will be competing in the Asian Games in late September, with the ODI side simultaneously facing the Caribbean team on home soil. India's Asian Games 2026 campaign begins with a quarterfinal clash on September 28. As they are undoubtedly the strongest on paper, the Shreyas Iyer-led team is expected to qualify for the semis and final, scheduled for October 1 and 3, respectively. Also Read: Rajat Patidar’s Duleep Trophy Return Falls FlatThe clash of the ODI series with the Asian Games means several T20I squad members will be unavailable for the India vs West Indies series. Among them will be Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Varma, the captain and vice-captain of the T20I team, and according to the latest reports from PTI, Rajat Patidar will be one of the middle-order batters in their absence.Gaikwad to replace Iyer at 4, Patidar to be included in the reservesAccording to the latest reports from PTI, the BCCI will announce the India ODI squad vs West Indies by September 16. With Shreyas Iyer and dependable left-handed batter Tilak Varma set to feature in the Asian Games, Ruturaj Gaikwad is reportedly the frontrunner to replace the Indian T20I captain at number four in the playing XI against the West Indies. Rajat Patidar, who will represent India-A against Australia-A, is also in the mix for the India ODI squad vs West Indies, with Iyer and Tilak's absence creating vacancies in the middle-order. However, according to PTI, Patidar will be Gaikwad's backup for the three-match series. What is Rajat Patidar's ODI record?CriterionSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableList-ASelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableODIsSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableInningsSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table65SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table1SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableRunsSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table2278SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table22SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableAverageSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table37.34SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table22SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableStrike RateSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table99.17SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table137.50SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableHighest scoreSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table158SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table22SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table(Rajat Patidar's record in 50-over cricket)Known for his scintillating stroke-play, Rajat Patidar has been a force to reckon with the bat in the IPL, amassing 1612 runs in 52 innings at a blistering strike rate of 164.5. He has been impressive in 50-over cricket, scoring 2278 runs in 65 innings at an average of 37.34 and a strike rate of 99.17. Talking about his ODI career, Rajat Patidar has played a single match for the Indian team. His only ODI appearance dates back to December 21 2023, when he received his debut cap in the format against South Africa. Opening the batting for India, Patidar struck three boundaries and a six for a quick-fire 16-ball 22 before Nandre Burger cleaned him up. Also Read: Shree Charani Achieves Something No Indian Bowler Has Ever Done
