Devdutt Padikkal Dominates Vijay Hazare Trophy, Emerges as Leading Run-Scorer
Karnataka opener Devdutt Padikkal is making a compelling case for national selection following a phenomenal start to the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 season. Despite the stiff competition for top-order spots in the Indian ODI setup, Padikkal has emerged as the tournament's leading run-scorer after the initial rounds, showcasing both consistency and high scoring ability.
The left-handed batter registered back-to-back centuries in his first two outings, scoring 147 off 118 deliveries and following it up with 123 off 137 balls. These performances highlight his readiness for the 50-over format at the highest level. While a spot in the immediate ODI squad against New Zealand might be challenging due to the return of senior players, Padikkal's dominant form ensures he remains firmly on the radar of the national selectors.
“He is currently the leading run-scorer in the tournament, having scored 147 off 118, and 123 off 137 deliveries in them as an opening batsman.”
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Related Statistics
Royal Challengers Bangalore Most Runs Career Leaders | Team Rankings
Highest career run scorers (batting specialists only: batters, all-rounders, wicketkeepers) for Royal Challengers Bangalore players
| Rank | Player | Team | most-runs-career |
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#1 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 8661 runs | |
| #2 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1806 runs | |
#3 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1756 runs | |
| #4 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1468 runs | |
| #5 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1111 runs |
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“He is currently the leading run-scorer in the tournament, having scored 147 off 118, and 123 off 137 deliveries in them as an opening batsman.”
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