Tag: Devdutt Padikkal

IPL 2026: Padikkal enhances his reputation as an elite all-format batter

April 6, 2026 admin

The standout features of Devdutt Padikkal’s batting this IPL have been his acceleration and shot-making range. | Photo Credit: K. Murali Kumar Prior to 2026, Devdutt Padikkal’s best strike-rate in the IPL was 150.60 (2025). That number was a significant upgrade from his previous best of 130.50 from 2023. But in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s twin victories this season, Padikkal…

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Padikkal hits 150 in high-scoring drawn ‘Test’ against Australia A

September 19, 2025 admin

Devdutt Padikkal, who was unbeaten on 86, continued from where he had left off on September 18, by hitting 150 off 281 balls as the hosts declared their innings at 531 for 7. File | Photo Credit: PTI Devdutt Padikkal struck a fine century, his seventh first-class ton, as India A gave a strong reply…

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It’s important that I keep my foot on the pedal and not take it off: Padikkal

January 17, 2025 admin

Days after returning from the Test tour to Australia, Devdutt Padikkal seamlessly switched into white-ball mode and smashed a match-winning century for Karnataka against Baroda in the quarterfinals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He followed it up with another crucial 86 against defending champion Haryana to guide his side home to the summit clash. It…

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AUS-A vs IND-A Test: Sai Sudharsan, Padikkal do the rescue job

November 1, 2024 admin

Hitting form: Sai Sudharsan’s partnership with Padikkal sparked the India-A revival. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Rising youngsters B. Sai Sudharsan and Devdutt Padikkal struck fighting fifties after Mukesh Kumar’s searing six-wicket haul to put India-A in command with a 120-run lead against Australia-A on day two of their first ‘Unofficial Test’ here on Friday. …

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IND vs ENG fifth Test | I was nervous, but it is something you also enjoy: Padikkal

March 8, 2024 admin

Devdutt Padikkal plays a shot on Day 2 of the 5th Test match against England, at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, in Dharamsala on Friday. | Photo Credit: ANI More than once, the ball off the outside edge of his bat flew out of fielders’ reach. Some misfields raised his boundary count. A couple of…

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IND vs ENG 5th Test: Kuldeep-led Indian bowlers leave England in tailspin

March 7, 2024 admin

When spin claims all 11 wickets on the opening day of a Test, it is not surprising to find the preparedness of the pitch under scrutiny. But the contrasting ways in which the two teams dealt with spin, soon put a lid on the simmering discussion. After England opted to bat, Kuldeep Yadav and R….

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