Devdutt Padikkal added another major record to his name on Monday in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. You saw the Karnataka opener underline his domestic consistency with a landmark achievement that sets him apart from every other batter.
Historic milestone in Vijay Hazare Trophy
Padikkal became the first batter to score 700 runs in two different seasons of the Vijay Hazare Trophy. You are looking at a record that highlights sustained form across multiple campaigns at the highest domestic level.
Quarterfinal stage sets the scene
The milestone came during the quarterfinal between Karnataka and Mumbai at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground in Bengaluru. Padikkal reached 700 runs in the 24th over, bowled by Shams Mulani.
Elite list of high run scorers
Only five batters have crossed 700 runs in a single Vijay Hazare Trophy season. The list includes Mayank Agarwal, Prithvi Shaw, Narayan Jagadeesan, Karun Nair, and Padikkal. You can see how rare this level of consistency truly is.
Centuries define his season
Padikkal has stayed in strong touch throughout the season. He has already scored four centuries and two fifties. These performances show how firmly he has controlled the top order for Karnataka.
Explosive start to the campaign
He began with a commanding 147 against Jharkhand in a high run chase. He followed it up with 124 against Kerala. You saw these innings set the tone early and give Karnataka momentum from the start.
Strong recovery after setback
After a low score against Tamil Nadu, Padikkal responded with centuries against Puducherry and Tripura. You can see his ability to bounce back quickly and turn pressure into runs.
Consistency across knockout phase
He missed a century against Rajasthan after scoring 91 and later added 35 against Madhya Pradesh. In the quarterfinal, he was unbeaten on 81, once again anchoring the innings when it mattered.
Chasing the all-time record
The record for most runs in a single season belongs to Narayan Jagadeesan, who scored 830 runs in 2022 23. Padikkal now needs 109 more runs in the knockouts to claim the top spot.
