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Devdutt Padikkal in a league of his own, scripts history in Vijay Hazare Trophy; Karnataka beat Mumbai to reach semis

January 12, 2026

Devdutt Padikkal has made history in the Vijay Hazare Trophy by becoming the first batsman to score over 700 runs in a single season, leading Karnataka to a quarterfinal victory against Mumbai. He scored an unbeaten 81 runs in the match, solidifying his position as the top run-scorer of the tournament with a remarkable average of 103.

Devdutt Padikkal has now become first batter score 700-plus runs in multiple seasons of Vijay Hazare Trophy

Credit: Hindustantimes

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Padikkal scored 721 runs in eight innings, including 4 centuries and 2 half-centuries.
He was unbeaten on 81 off 95 balls against Mumbai in the quarterfinal.
Karnataka won the match by 55 runs using the VJD method to reach the semifinals.
Padikkal is the leading run-scorer of the Vijay Hazare Trophy season.
He has been overlooked by national selectors for the ODI series against New Zealand.

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Devdutt Padikkal in a league of his own, scripts history in Vijay Hazare Trophy; Karnataka beat Mumbai to reach semis

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