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[Watch] Devdutt Padikkal Celebrates 50 On Debut With A Massive Six

Devdutt Padikkal smashes a six to mark his maiden Test fifty [X.COM]Devdutt Padikkal smashes a six to mark his maiden Test fifty [X.COM]

In the ongoing fifth Test match against England in Dharamsala, Devdutt Padikkal made a striking debut for India, marking his entry into Test cricket with an impressive half-century.

 The 23-year-old left-handed batter showcased his talent with a maiden fifty, earning thunderous applause from the dressing room and fans alike. Padikkal's debut innings was characterized by his natural stroke play, as he confidently dispatched deliveries to the boundary, including three fours off the experienced English bowler James Anderson.

Padikkal's standout moment came during the 87th over when he launched a massive six off Shoaib Bashir's flighted delivery, which he clubbed down the ground for a maximum. Bashir's delivery, right in Padikkal's arc, allowed him to extend his arms and exhibit impeccable timing with a straight bat.


Watch: Padikkal's six to reach his debut fifty here

His fearless approach to batting was evident throughout his innings, culminating in a memorable fifty off just 83 balls, which he celebrated by depositing a delivery into the stands.

The ongoing Test series has been a memorable one for Team India and fans, with young talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Dhruv Jurel, and Sarfaraz Khan making significant contributions. Jaiswal's stellar performance, amassing over 700 runs in the series, has been particularly noteworthy.

Currently, Team India stands at 427/6 after 100.5 overs, with a lead of 209 runs over England. Padikkal debut innings ended with an score of 65 runs of 103 balls. Padikkal's debut innings has undoubtedly strengthened his case for a permanent place in the squad.