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New Delhi: Devdutt Padikkal continued his sensational form in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26, smashing his second consecutive hundred of the tournament against Kerala at Narendra Modi Stadium B Ground in Ahmedabad on December 26.
After scoring a brilliant 147 in Karnataka's first Vijay Hazare Trophy clash against Jharkhand, Padikkal followed it up with another brilliant ton on Friday. Chasing a 285-run target, Padikkal once again helped his team as Karnataka defeated Kerala by 8 wickets.
Batting first, Kerala scored 284/7 in 50 overs. Abhilash Shetty gave his side a brilliant start and dismissed three top-order batters, leaving Kerala reeling at 49/3 in 8 overs. After a poor start, Aparajith batted well and scored 71 runs off 62 balls with the help of eight boundaries and two maximums.
Azharuddeen also made a vital contribution, smashing an unbeaten 84 runs off 58 balls, while Akhil, Vishnu, and Nideesh also chipped in with crucial runs. Karnataka got off to a poor start as Akhil Scaria removed captain Mayank Agarwal for just 1 run.
After his dismissal, Padikkal batted brilliantly with Karun Nair, stitching a dominant 223-run partnership for the second wicket. The duo dismantled Kerala's bowling attack and ensured that the required rate never went out of reach.
Padikkal was eventually removed by MD Nidheesh in the 41st over after a sensational innings of 124 runs off 137 balls, including 12 boundaries and three maximums. This was Padikkal's 11th List A ton, which further strengthened his exceptional record in domestic 50-over cricket.
The innings against Kerala took Padikkal's List A tally to 2,342 runs in just 35 matches. With consecutive tons at the start of the tournament, Padikkal's form is massive boost for Karnataka as they look to win the domestic 50-over title.
