Devdutt Padikkal Hits Maiden Test Century, Anchors India's Strong Start in Galle
Devdutt Padikkal achieved a significant milestone in his Test career, scoring a maiden century for India on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. The 26-year-old left-handed batter remained unbeaten on 131 runs off 178 balls, ending a considerable wait for an Indian batter to score a Test century from the number three position since September 2024.
India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak lauded Padikkal's performance, emphasizing the extensive preparation and technical work the young batter undertook, particularly on his initial movement and back-foot game, to adapt to Test conditions. Kotak highlighted that Padikkal's application and adaptability are crucial for new batters vying for spots in India's middle order.
Padikkal's century also holds historical significance, as he became the first left-handed Indian batter since Sourav Ganguly in 2002 to score a Test hundred at number three. His innings, which included a 150-run partnership with KL Rahul, provided India with a strong foundation, guiding the team to 288 for 2 at stumps on the opening day.
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“I am so happy for him. He was waiting for this opportunity and the way he played was really encouraging. When I was at the NCA, he was working on his initial movement; he also worked on his back foot game. When we expect there will be turn, we try and work on stepping-out, sweep or back-foot game. A lot of credit goes to him.”
Sitanshu Kotak, India's Batting Coach
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IPL Career Century Makers Leaders | Batting Rankings (RCB)
Leading century makers scorers in IPL Career (batting specialists only: batters/all-rounders/wicketkeepers) — RCB only
| Select | Rank | Player | Team | century-makers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
#1 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 9 centuries | ||
#2 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1 centuries | ||
| #3 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1 centuries | ||
| #4 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1 centuries |
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“I am so happy for him. He was waiting for this opportunity and the way he played was really encouraging. When I was at the NCA, he was working on his initial movement; he also worked on his back foot game. When we expect there will be turn, we try and work on stepping-out, sweep or back-foot game. A lot of credit goes to him.”
Sitanshu Kotak, India's Batting Coach
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