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Ian Bishop ‘mind-blown’ by Devdutt Padikkal’s IPL 2026 re-invention: ‘Virat was good, Sai good but DDP blew me away’

Ian Bishop ‘mind-blown’ by Devdutt Padikkal’s IPL 2026 re-invention: ‘Virat was good, Sai good but DDP blew me away’

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Devdutt Padikkal has shown this IPL season that he has shifted up a gear, becoming a key part of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s batting line-up. Known earlier for his elegant strokeplay, he has added more range to his game this year, handling short-pitched bowling better and showing a more fearless intent from the outset. That change has allowed him to play with greater freedom in the powerplay and keep the scoreboard moving. Across his IPL career, he has maintained a strike rate of a little over 130, but this season he has taken it to another level, striking at 184.07. The improvement has given RCB a strong start in several innings and eased pressure on the middle order. His ability to adapt to different match situations has stood out, making him one of the more impactful batters in the tournament so far for Royal Challengers Bengaluru this season; his overall impact is clearly visible now. Devdutt Pakdikkal has bee in incredible form in IPL this year. (PTI) In the last match against Gujarat Titans, he raised …

Virat Kohli hails Devdutt Padikkal’s 55 off 27 in RCB’s win over GT: ‘His innings was the clear difference’ | Cricket News

Virat Kohli hails Devdutt Padikkal’s 55 off 27 in RCB’s win over GT: ‘His innings was the clear difference’ | Cricket News

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Virat Kohli was named Player of the Match for his 81 off 44 balls against Gujarat Titans at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday. However, at the post-match presentation ceremony, Kohli was quick to turn the spotlight on his younger partner Devdutt Padikkal, whose explosive 55 off 27 balls set the tone for Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s successful 206-run chase against the Titans in an Indian Premier League group stage clash. While Kohli anchored the chase with his trademark control and acceleration, Padikkal’s early burst ensured RCB were never behind the rate, as the pair stitched together a 115-run partnership that effectively sealed the contest’s outcome. “I think Dev’s done this twice this season, where he’s come in and absolutely played a blinder from ball one. You know, the first ball he hit off Rabada was magnificent, and he has the game awareness and the ability, especially in conditions like ours, to be able to play good cricketing shots and hurt opposition, striking over 200, which is quite rare, to be honest,” Kohli said at the …

RCB coach Andy Flower’s rich praise for Devdutt Padikkal’s knock and partnership with Virat Kohli vs RR: ‘Genuinely outstanding…’ | Ipl News

RCB coach Andy Flower’s rich praise for Devdutt Padikkal’s knock and partnership with Virat Kohli vs RR: ‘Genuinely outstanding…’ | Ipl News

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One of the under-rated aspects of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s solid season so far in the Indian Premier League has been the resurgence of Devdutt Padikkal, but it is not lost on head coach Andy Flower. The Karnataka batter started off his IPL career with RCB, having an impressive couple of wins, but his stints with Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants didn’t go well. He was picked up at the recent auction by RCB once again and after 8 matches so far, he has scored 230 runs with a couple of half centuries to his name. The standout aspect has been Padikkal’s strike rate this year, scoring at 156.46 so far, much higher than his IPL strike rate of 126.61. Padikkal continued his good form on Thursday night against his former employers RR, scoring a 27-ball 50 at a strike rate of 185.18, bettered only by Jitesh Sharma’s cameo lower down the order. Flower, speaking after RCB’s first home win of the season in four attempts, said Padikkal’s knock was outstanding, and praised his partnership …

2000 runs at 100-plus average: Devdutt Padikkal’s record-breaking Vijay Hazare Trophy form powers Karnataka towards final berth | Cricket News

2000 runs at 100-plus average: Devdutt Padikkal’s record-breaking Vijay Hazare Trophy form powers Karnataka towards final berth | Cricket News

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Devdutt Padikkal’s incredible purple patch continued unabated as he smashed his seventh consecutive fifty-plus score in the Vijay Hazare Trophy to power Karnataka towards the final of the 2024-25 edition on Wednesday. Steering Karnataka’s 238-run chase against Haryana at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, Padikkal opened the batting with Mayank Agarawal and led the chase after the skipper fell for a three-ball duck. During Wednesday’s knock, Padikkal reached 2000 List A runs in only his 31st innings, averaging over 83 while crossing the mark. The 24-year-old completed 2000 runs in VHT with a 100-plus average in his 27th innings. Padikkal also equalled his own tournament record of registering seven consecutive fifty-plus scores in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, matching the feat from a stupendous 2021-22 season, before falling on 86 off 113 deliveries. His current streak spanning across two different seasons read: 86, 102, 114, 93*, 70, 117 and 71*. Placing them to perfection, the Devdutt Padikkal way 👌 A fine 50 so far 🙌#VijayHazareTrophy | @IDFCFIRSTBank Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/TGZrcvP4ES pic.twitter.com/FthwpqS3xd — BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) January …

Ravichandran Ashwin Recalls Devdutt Padikkal’s “Physical Trauma” As Youngster Makes Test Debut

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Youngster Devdutt Padikkal made his Test debut for India on Thursday in the Dharamshala match against England. The southpaw received his Test cap from Ravichandran Ashwin, who made 100th appearance in the format. Heaping praises on Padikkal, Ashwin advised the young batter to guard and cherish the moment and express himself on the ground. It is worth noting that left-handed batter Padikkal was included in India’s playing XI as Rajat Patidar missed the final Test match against England due to injury. “As a very young kid who came on, burst onto the scene, captivated the imagination of a lot of people through T20 cricket, came up through the ranks as the star-studded boy from his state. He went through something that a youngster will also always find hard to go to,” said Ashwin praising Padikkal. The youngster had to go through a lot due to a COVID-19 infection and a stomach-related health complication. From 2021 to early 2023, he kept struggling to stay fit. “Physical trauma literally was found hanging in balance whether he would …

Devdutt Padikkal’s “Tough Few Years” Admission After India Call Up For England Series

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Karnataka batter Devdutt Padikkal was finally rewarded for his superlative form in First-Class cricket, as the selectors included him in the India squad for the 3rd Test against England. Though Padikkal’s call-up came as a result of KL Rahul lacking 100% match fitness, the left-handed batter is elated to have finally been rewarded for his hard work. When asked about the call-up, the batter had no hesitation in admitting that the feeling was yet to sink in. Padikkla, however, was happy to have seen his tough run in the last few years, with regards to national selection, ending. “The call-up is yet to sink in. The Test team is always a dream, and this has come after a tough few years. I feel very proud that all the hard work I’ve put in has paid off. Can’t thank my family and well-wishers enough for sticking by me,” said Padikkal in a chat with the Times of India. “Returning from the illness was very tough. The biggest challenge was to get physically fit. I …