Karnataka’s opening batsman Devdutt Padikkal played a historic inning of 81 runs against Mumbai on Monday. He has become the first batsman in history to score more than 700 runs in 2 editions of Vijay Hazare Trophy. In this match, Karnataka defeated Mumbai by 55 runs under VJD rules.

In this match played at BCCI Center of Excellence, Singahalli, Karnataka won the toss and chose to bowl first. Batting first, Mumbai scored 254 runs losing 8 wickets in 50 overs. While chasing the target, Karnataka captain Mayank Agarwal was out after scoring 12 runs in 24 balls. Karun Nair, who came after this, handled the innings along with Devdutt Padikkal and both remained at the crease until the match was stopped due to rain.

Devdutt Padikkal created history

Devdutt Padikkal scored unbeaten 81 runs in 95 balls with the help of 11 fours. With this innings he has scored more than 700 runs in this season. He has become the first player in the history of the tournament to score more than 700 runs in two seasons. See how many runs he scored against which team this season.

• vs Jharkhand- 147
• vs Kerala- 124
• vs Tamil Nadu- 22
• Vs Puducherry- 113
• vs Tripura- 108
• vs Rajasthan- 91
• vs Madhya Pradesh- 35
• vs Mumbai – 81*

Padikkal had played a brilliant inning of 147 runs in the very first match of the ongoing season. He also scored a century against Kerala in the second match. After this he also scored centuries against Puducherry (113) and Tripura. He has scored 4 centuries in the ongoing season so far. He has scored 721 runs in 8 matches.

Karnataka won by VJD method

Karnataka had to score 255 runs to win, when the match was stopped due to rain, Karnataka had scored 187 runs in 33 overs after losing 1 wicket. The match could not start and Karnataka was given victory by 55 runs under VJD Method (V Jayadevan Method) rules.

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.