Devdutt Padikkal was the star of the match for Karnataka with a marvelous century in just 45 balls, hitting a six off the first ball of the opener and thereby setting the mood of the match from the very first over. His selection of aggressive shots was the dominating factor in the innings and Karnataka’s total was so big that the bowlers of Tamil Nadu were under pressure from the very first ball.
Devdutt Padikkal’s Century
Power and timing were perfectly mixed in a single performer, and he managed to approach the bowlers with a full range of shots. He could score runs at a really high rate and that was quite crucial for the team as he made it look so easy. The match scoreboard also gives a glimpse of how crucial his innings was, as he alone scored 245 runs and with three wickets lost in 20 overs that was Karnataka’s total.
🚨 DEVDUTT PADIKKAL LIGHTS UP SMAT WITH A STUNNING HUNDRED! 🚨
102 off 46 balls
10 fours
6 sixes*
Karnataka’s powerhouse delivered fireworks in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.Devdutt, The Star of RCB! 🌟🔥 pic.twitter.com/MgVE2I9qQp
— RiyaXCricket (@CrickX_press) December 2, 2025
Can Devdutt Padikkal Break Into Indian Squad?
The above performance not only confirms Padikkal’s place as one of the upcoming stars in Indian domestic T20 cricket but it also highlights the fact that a single blistering innings is enough to change the course of a T20 match. With that century of his, Padikkal has signalled to the selectors, fans, and rivals alike that when he is in touch, he is not to be stopped. This innings could be the turning point in Karnataka’s campaign as they move forward in the tournament.
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