Devdutt Padikkal, born on July 7, 2000, in Edappal, Kerala, India, is a left-handed opening batsman and right-arm off-break bowler. He plays for Karnataka in domestic cricket and has represented teams such as the Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Padikkal has also made appearances for the Indian national cricket team. His cricketing journey is marked by a rapid rise through the ranks, thanks to his prolific scoring in domestic competitions and eye-catching performances in the IPL. Padikkal made his first-class debut for Karnataka in November 2018 and his IPL debut for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2020 season.
Biography
Devdutt Padikkal’s journey in cricket began in his hometown of Edappal before moving to Bangalore, where he had better access to cricketing facilities and coaching. His talent was evident from a young age, playing for Karnataka’s age-group teams and quickly making his way up to the senior state team. In domestic cricket, Padikkal has been a consistent performer for Karnataka across all formats, contributing significantly to their successes in tournaments like the Vijay Hazare Trophy and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Padikkal’s breakthrough came during the 2020 IPL season, where he showcased his batting prowess, scoring heavily and earning the ‘Emerging Player of the Year’ award. His ability to anchor innings as well as accelerate the scoring rate has made him a valuable player in the T20 format. Following his IPL success, Padikkal was called up to the Indian national team, making his debut in ODI and T20I cricket, where he impressed with his skill and temperament at the international level.
Sporting Achievements
Devdutt Padikkal has achieved several milestones in his young career. In domestic cricket, he has been a key player for Karnataka, helping them clinch titles in prestigious tournaments. His performances in the IPL have been particularly notable, with Padikkal being one of the few players to score a century in the league at a young age. This feat, along with multiple half-centuries, has established him as one of the promising talents in Indian cricket.
For the Indian national team, Padikkal made an immediate impact by scoring a half-century on his ODI debut, showcasing his potential on the international stage. His T20I performances have also been commendable, contributing valuable runs at the top of the order. Padikkal’s journey from a talented youngster to an integral part of his domestic team and a promising international player highlights his significant achievements in the world of cricket.
Player Stats
Batting & Fielding
| FORMAT | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
| T20Is | 2 | 2 | 0 | 38 | 29 | 19.00 | 38 | 100.00 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 31 | 53 | 3 | 2227 | 193 | 44.54 | 3746 | 59.45 | 6 | 12 | 270 | 26 | 42 | 0 |
| List A | 30 | 29 | 6 | 1875 | 152 | 81.52 | 2050 | 91.46 | 8 | 11 | 174 | 59 | 14 | 0 |
| T20s | 92 | 92 | 9 | 2768 | 124* | 33.34 | 2073 | 133.52 | 3 | 17 | 302 | 95 | 44 | 0 |
Bowling
| FORMAT | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
| T20Is | 2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| FC | 31 | 3 | 18 | 8 | 0 | – | – | – | 2.66 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 30 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 0 | – | – | – | 6.00 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20s | 92 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |