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Devdutt Padikkal Leaves RCB Fans In Ecstasy With Stunning Hundred In VHT Quarterfinal

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Devdutt Padikkal scored a hundred vs Baroda in VHT QF [Source: @IShoCricket24X7/x.com]Devdutt Padikkal scored a hundred vs Baroda in VHT QF [Source: @IShoCricket24X7/x.com]

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If there was ever a perfect time for Devdutt Padikkal to remind the cricketing world of his talent, it was during Karnataka’s ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy quarter-final clash against Baroda. The stylish left-hander silenced critics with a sublime century, anchoring Karnataka to 168/2 in 30 overs and setting the stage for a big total in Vadodara.

This knock was about redemption. Padikkal, who struggled to find his groove in the IPL with Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants in recent season, seems to have found his mojo just in time for his homecoming to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the IPL 2025 auction.

Devdutt Padikkal’s Ton Signals a Glorious Comeback for RCB’s Latest Recruit

Coming in to open the innings, he played with maturity after the early dismissal of skipper Mayank Agarwal (6 off 15). The southpaw took the reins in his own hands and played with poise to bring up his 9th List A in just 31 innings.

His unbeaten 100 off 96 balls was a masterclass in timing and placement. The knock was laced with 15 fours and 2 sixes, which also displayed his ability to pierce the field and clear the ropes effortlessly.


Good News For RCB Fans

Devdutt Padikkal, who had struggled to replicate his early IPL heroics in the last few seasons, looked like a man on a mission. His shot selection was precise, his footwork nimble, and his intent clear. It was a vintage Padikkal innings, one that RCB fans would be licking their lips to see in IPL 2025.

RCB’s decision to bring Padikkal back into their mix might have raised a few eyebrows after his abysmal form in recent IPL seasons. However, this century could be the turning point.

Padikkal’s struggles with consistency and strike rate during his stints with Rajasthan and Lucknow had left fans wondering if his early promise was a flash in the pan. But as they say, form is temporary, class is permanent. And this knock was proof of Padikkal’s class.

With his elegant drives and fearless pull shots, the young opener seems to be rediscovering his best. For RCB, it’s not just about runs—it’s about having a player who knows the Chinnaswamy pitch like the back of his hand and can provide solid starts at the top.