Rishi Patel is a right-handed middle order batsman who hasn't made it to the Essex senior team yet. But while playing for the Essex 2nd XI, he has portrayed the desired skills to become a regular member of the Essex senior side in the near future.

In the 2018 season, he has been in the form of his life and has scored two tons within a week. He was even picked up in the Essex team which played against India in a tour match. Rishi couldn't replicate his form against the Indians and could only manage 19 runs.