Royal Challengers Bengaluru star batter Devdutt Padikkal highlighted his experience of batting alongside veteran Virat Kohli, saying it has played a key role in his growth and success in his career.

'Made a big difference in my growth': Devdutt Padikkal on batting with Virat Kohli

Royal Challengers Bengaluru mentor Dinesh Karthik praised Devdutt Padikkal’s strong form and leadership, saying the 25-year-old is in contention for a spot in India’s T20I team.

‘Hard to keep him out’: Devdutt Padikkal gets Dinesh Karthik’s backing for India call-up

Playing at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, RCB had Tim David (unbeaten 70) and Devdutt Padikkal (50) to thank as the duo helped the hosts beat CSK in the all-South Indian affair. 

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Playing at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Devdutt Padikkal and Virat Kohli were the star men as RCB successfully chased 202 runs in the opening match. Virat scored an unbeaten 69 while Padikkal smashed 61 off 26 to help RCB get off to a winning start.

IPL 2026: RCB start on winning note as Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli make lightwork of SRH in curtain-raiser

From Matthew Hayden to Shaun Marsh, here's a look at the top five batters fastest to 1000 runs in T20s. This list also includes Brad Hodge, Sabawoon Davizi and Devdutt Padikkal.

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Padikkal has 721 runs in the onoing VHT season - the most for any batter. He scored these runs at an average of 103 with a best of 147. With potential two more matches left for him in the tournament, Padikkal can become highest run scorer on VHT season. He is currently 109 runs short of record 830 runs by Jagadeesan.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Rain denies record hundred for Padikkal but Karnataka and Saurashtra make it to semis

Tamil Nadu's Narayan Jagadeesan (5) has the record for most hundreds in one Vijay Hazare Trophy season which he made in 2022-23 editon. The others are Virat Kohli (4 in 2008-09), Devdutt Padikkal (4 in 2020-21 & 2025-26), Ruturaj Gaikwad (4 in 2021-22 & 2022-23), and Prithvi Shaw (4 in 2020-21).

From Padikkal to Kohli - Meet top 5 batters with most hundreds in one Vijay Hazare Trophy season

While Vaibhav grabbed the main headlines, another standout performance came from Ahmedabad, where Devdutt Padikkal smashed a brilliant century for Karnataka against Tamil Nadu. 

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Earlier today (12 May), Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket. As the King lives his den, here are 5 young players who could replace him in Test cricket. Sports | Photos

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From Vaibhav Suryavanshi to Yashasvi Jaiswal, here's a look at the five youngest batters to score a hundred in Indian Premier League. Sports | Photos

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The IPL has seen some record-breaking batting and partnerships. Let's glance at the top 7 opening stands that lit up the league with fireworks. Cricket Sports Photos

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Team India will be without their star batters, regular captain Rohit Sharma and new number three Shubman Gill, for the Perth Test against Australia starting November 22.

India identify Shubman Gill’s replacement for Perth Test, Harshit Rana set for BGT debut - Report

Injury concerns and the unavailability of star players have rocked India ahead of the Perth Test against Australia starting November 22. Shubman Gill broke his thumb while fielding in the slips in the WACA simulation game, likely ruling him out of the BGT opener; at the same time, KL Rahul also suffered a blow to his right elbow, putting his participation in the first Test in jeopardy.

BGT: Devdutt Padikkal, Sai Sudharsan asked to stay back as Shubman Gill likely out of Perth Test - Reports

India's reserve player for Australia Tests, seamer Mukesh Kumar, picked six wickets in the first innings against Australia-A, and batters Sai Sudharsan and Devdutt Padikkal remained unbeaten on 96 and 80, respectively, in the second innings to script India-A’s comeback in the first unofficial Test in Mackay.

Australia-A vs India-A: Mukesh Kumar, Sai Sudharsan and Devdutt Padikkal script comeback, Easwaran fails

Having already pocketed the five-match Test series 3-1, Team India made two changes for the final Test match in Dharamsala that kickstarted on Thursday (Mar 7). Rohit Sharma’s side handed a debut to Devdutt Padikkal while veteran all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin took guard in his 100th Test match.

IND vs ENG: Devdutt Padikkal debuts in Dharamsala while Ashwin takes field in 100th Test match

Batter Devdutt Padikkal is in line to make his Test debut in the fifth and final match against England in Dharamsala, starting March 7, as per the latest reports.

IND v ENG: Devdutt Padikkal in line for Test debut in Dharamsala as India eye 4-1 finish

Untimely injuries to top middle-order players like Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul, and with Virat Kohli unavailable for the remainder of England Tests, India will be forced to play several debutants in the third Test in Rajkot, starting on Thursday (Feb 15).

India to play several debutants against England in Rajkot Test – Reports

India batter KL Rahul is ruled out of the third Test against England in Rajkot, while Ravindra Jadeja is declared fit to take the field in the next game. The BCCI, while announcing the squad for the remaining three Tests, announced that Jadeja and Rahul’s selection will depend on their fitness status.

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Harshal Patel held his nerves in the final over and defended 20 runs as Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Rajasthan Royals by seven runs at M Chinnaswamy in Bengaluru on Sunday.

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Devdutt Padikkal achieved a major feat in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he became the joint third-fastest Indian cricketer to score 1000 runs in the competition on Monday.

Rajasthan Royals' Devdutt Padikkal surpasses MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma to achieve elusive IPL milestone

A new season will begin for both Rajasthan Royals (RR) and the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) camp as the two sides will square off with each other in match 5 of the ongoing IPL 2022 edition.

IPL 2022: Padikkal or Jaiswal as Buttler's opening partner? Predicting Sanju Samson-led RR's playing XI vs SRH

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has picked our players who he feels Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) should retain ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction for the 2022 season.

No Glenn Maxwell! Aakash Chopra picks 4 players RCB should retain ahead of IPL mega auction

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)'s campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 came to an end on Monday (October 11) after Virat Kohli & Co. lost by four wickets in the Eliminator against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Sharjah Stadium in Sharjah.

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