Devdutt Padikkal’s bat is speaking strongly in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26. Karnataka’s opening batsman Padikkal scored a brilliant century against Tripura in the fifth round on Saturday. This is his fourth century in the ongoing edition.

In the match held at Narendra Modi Stadium, Tripura won the toss and decided to bowl first. Karnataka did not start well. Captain Mayank Agarwal was out after scoring 5 runs in the third over itself. Karun Nair, who came third, could not even open his account. Both were dismissed by Abhijeet Sarkar in the same over. After this, Devdutt Padikkal along with Smaran Ravichandran made a partnership of 136 runs for the third wicket.

4 centuries in 5 matches

Devdutt Padikkal scored 108 runs against Tripura in 120 balls with the help of 3 sixes and 8 fours. Smaran scored 0 runs and Abhinav Manohar scored unbeaten 79 runs, with the help of which Karnataka, batting first, scored a big score of 332 runs.

Devdutt Padikkal is in great form in the ongoing edition of Vijay Hazare Trophy. This is his fourth century in the tournament. He scored 147 runs in the first match against Jharkhand. He played an innings of 124 runs against Kerala. In the third match, he could score only 22 runs against Tamil Nadu, then again he scored a century (113) against Puducherry.

Devdutt Padikkal stakes strong claim for ODI team

Devdutt Padikkal has consistently performed well in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. His exceptional record in List A makes him a strong contender for the Indian ODI team. Padikkal has scored 13 centuries and 12 half-centuries in 37 innings played in List A, his average is more than 80. Although they may have to wait a little. India’s next international series will be played in ODI format only. India vs New Zealand ODI series will start from January 11, for which BCCI is going to announce the team soon.