During his stay at the crease in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, the 25-year-old left-handed batter scored 113 runs from 116 balls with the help of 10 fours and 4 sixes.
Devdutt Padikkal is in red-hot form these days. The 25-year-old left-handed batter from Karnataka is in action for the Mayank Agarwal-led side on Wednesday (December 31) against Pondicherry, and in the match taking place at ADSA Railways Cricket Ground in Ahmedabad, he scored 113 runs. He faced 116 balls during his stay at the crease and slammed 10 fours and 4 sixes in addition to adding 228 runs in 37.5 overs for the first wicket with Mayank, who made 132 runs from 124 balls.
The century by Padikkal against Pondicherry is his third triple-digit score in four matches of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26.
He tops the list of batters with the most runs in the ongoing premier domestic one-day tournament and has a batting average of 101.50.
Padikkal, who has played two T20Is and two Test matches for Team India so far, with his red-hot form, is knocking on the doors of Team India, and it won’t be a surprise if he is picked in the Indian squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand.
Padikkal played his first match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 for Karnataka on December 24 against Jharkhand and scored 147 runs from 118 balls in the 413-run chase. He slammed 10 fours and 7 sixes against Ishan Kishan’s men. In Karnataka’s second Elite Group A match against Kerala, he once again opened the innings in the 285-run chase and amassed a total of 124 runs from 137 balls (12 fours and 3 sixes).
Devdutt Padikkal’s record in Vijay Hazare Trophy
| TEAM | MATCHES | INNINGS | RUNS | BEST | AVERAGE | S/R | 100/50 | 4/6s |
| Karnataka | 32 | 32 | 2417 | 152 | 92.96 | 94.97 | 12/12 | 232/76 |
Padikkal could only manage to score 22 runs from 12 balls against Tamil Nadu on December 29 before crossing the 100-run mark once again on Wednesday.
Devdutt Padikkal’s performance in Vijay Hazare Trophy (match by match)
| OPPOSITION | RUNS | BALLS | 4/6s | VENUE | DATE |
| Jharkhand | 58 | 83 | 7/0 | Bengaluru | September 26, 2019 |
| Kerala | 2 | 8 | 0/0 | Bengaluru | September 28, 2019 |
| Hyderabad | 60 | 104 | 6/0 | Alur | October 1, 2019 |
| Chhattisgarh | 8 | 22 | 1/0 | Alur | October 2, 2019 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 44 | 63 | 6/0 | Bengaluru | October 7, 2019 |
| Mumbai | 79 | 85 | 10/1 | Bengaluru | October 10, 2019 |
| Saurashtra | 103* | 104 | 14/1 | Bengaluru | October 12, 2019 |
| Goa | 102* | 116 | 16/5 | Alur (2) | October 16, 2019 |
| Puducherry | 50 | 54 | 5/1 | Bengaluru | October 20, 2019 |
| Chhattisgarh | 92 | 98 | 7/3 | Bengaluru | October 23, 2019 |
| Tamil Nadu | 11 | 14 | 2/0 | Bengaluru | October 25, 2019 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 52 | 84 | 7/0 | Bengaluru | February 20, 2021 |
| Bihar | 97 | 98 | 8/2 | Bengaluru | February 22, 2021 |
| Odisha | 152 | 140 | 14/5 | Alur (3) | February 24, 2021 |
| Kerala | 126* | 138 | 13/2 | Bengaluru | February 26, 2021 |
| Railways | 145* | 125 | 9/9 | Bengaluru | February 28, 2021 |
| Kerala | 101 | 119 | 10/2 | Delhi | March 8, 2021 |
| Mumbai | 64 | 64 | 9/1 | Delhi | March 11, 2021 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 71* | 35 | 4/5 | Ahmedabad | November 23, 2023 |
| Uttarakhand | 117 | 122 | 13/5 | Ahmedabad | November 25, 2023 |
| Delhi | 70 | 69 | 3/6 | Ahmedabad | November 27, 2023 |
| Bihar | 93* | 57 | 9/5 | Ahmedabad | November 29, 2023 |
| Chandigarh | 114 | 103 | 9/6 | Ahmedabad | December 1, 2023 |
| Baroda | 102 | 99 | 15/2 | Vadodara | January 11, 2025 |
| Haryana | 86 | 113 | 8/1 | Vadodara | January 15, 2025 |
| Vidarbha | 8 | 19 | 1/0 | Vadodara | January 18, 2025 |
| Jharkhand | 147 | 118 | 10/7 | Ahmedabad | December 24, 2025 |
| Kerala | 124 | 137 | 12/3 | Ahmedabad | December 26, 2025 |
| Tamil Nadu | 22 | 15 | 5/0 | Ahmedabad | December 29, 2025 |
| Pondicherry | 113 | 116 | 10/4 | Ahmedabad | December 31, 2025 |
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru star, who is the fastest batter to score 1000 runs in the Vijay Hazare Trophy (15 innings), has 12 centuries and 12 half-centuries to his credit in 32 Vijay Hazare Trophy matches.
FAQs: Devdutt Padikkal – Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26
1. Who is Devdutt Padikkal?
Devdutt Padikkal is a 25-year-old left-handed batter from Karnataka who has represented India in 2 T20Is and 2 Test matches. He plays domestic cricket for Karnataka and in the IPL for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
2. How has Devdutt Padikkal performed in the 2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy?
Padikkal is in red-hot form, scoring three centuries in four matches so far, with scores of 147, 124, 22, and 113. He currently tops the run charts with a batting average of 101.50.
3. Against which team did Padikkal score his latest century?
He scored 113 runs from 116 balls against Pondicherry on December 31, 2025 at ADSA Railways Cricket Ground, Ahmedabad.
4. What was his partnership like in that match?
Padikkal shared a 228-run opening partnership with Mayank Agarwal, who scored 132 runs from 124 balls.
5. How many boundaries did Padikkal hit in his latest century?
He hit 10 fours and 4 sixes during his innings against Pondicherry.
6. How consistent is Padikkal in Vijay Hazare Trophy history?
In 32 matches, Padikkal has scored 12 centuries and 12 half-centuries, amassing 2,417 runs with an average of 92.96 and a strike rate of 94.97.
7. How fast was Padikkal to reach 1000 runs in Vijay Hazare Trophy?
He is the fastest batter in the tournament’s history to reach 1000 runs, achieving this milestone in just 15 innings.
8. How has Padikkal performed in recent matches leading up to his latest century?
Dec 24, 2025 vs Jharkhand: 147 runs
Dec 26, 2025 vs Kerala: 124 runs
Dec 29, 2025 vs Tamil Nadu: 22 runs
Dec 31, 2025 vs Pondicherry: 113 runs
9. What makes Padikkal a contender for Team India selection?
His consistent high scores and form in domestic cricket, combined with his experience in T20Is and Tests, make him a strong candidate for upcoming series like the ODI series against New Zealand.
10. What is Padikkal’s overall style and strengths as a batter?
Padikkal is known for aggressive stroke play, excellent boundary-hitting ability, and strong partnerships at the crease, making him a valuable top-order batter in both domestic and international cricket.
11. What are his records in a single match or series in Vijay Hazare Trophy?
Highest score: 241
Most rapid century: Achieved 1000 runs in 15 innings
Total boundaries in career: 232 fours and 76 sixes
12. Which teams has Padikkal performed best against in Vijay Hazare Trophy history?
Some notable innings:
Jharkhand: 147 runs
Kerala: 124 runs and 126*
Pondicherry: 113 runs
Odisha: 152 runs
