Devdutt’s double century (Photo: PTI)
Karnataka vs Uttarakhand: Karnataka captain Devdutt Padikkal has scored a double century in the semi-final match against Uttarakhand. He completed his double century in 288 balls. Thanks to this double century of Padikkal, Karnataka team has strengthened its position against Uttarakhand. But apart from that, this double century has more importance for Devdutt. By accumulating this, he has proved how tremendous his form is. He has given the message that his bat is not going to stop now.
Scored 232 runs… did this for the first time in first class career
Devdutt Padikkal was out against Uttarakhand after scoring 232 runs in 330 balls. His innings included 29 fours and 3 sixes. This inning of left-handed batsman Padikkal is not only the biggest innings of his first class career, apart from this it is also the first double century of his career. Earlier, Devdutt Padikkal’s highest score in first class cricket was 193 runs.
A captain’s masterpiece! 🎨
Watch the moment Devdutt Padikkal brings up his maiden First-Class double ton 💯💯
He soaks in the applause as the dressing room rises to acknowledge a special knock 👏
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As soon as he became the captain, he became the captain and scored his first double century.
Another special thing about Devdutt Padikkal’s double century in the first innings of the semi-final match against Uttarakhand was that he wrote its script under his captaincy. Karnataka has appointed Devdutt Padikkal as the captain for the Ranji Trophy knockout matches in place of out-of-form Mayank Agarwal. Before the semi-finals, he was also the captain in the quarter-final match.
Padikkal’s bat is not stopping
Devdutt Padikkal’s bat is continuously scoring runs in the 2025-26 season. Big innings are being seen continuously from his bat. Then whether the match is with red ball or white ball. He has scored 4 centuries in Vijay Hazare Trophy this season. Has scored a century in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy and has now crossed the triple figure mark for the second time in the current season of Ranji Trophy.
Padikkal’s bat roaring like this just before IPL 2026 is also good news for his franchise RCB.
