Devdutt Padikkal First to Score 600+ Runs in Three Vijay Hazare Trophy Seasons

Devdutt Padikkal continues his outstanding form in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. The Karnataka opener scored 91 runs against Rajasthan on Tuesday, making history. The left-handed batsman made 91 runs off 82 balls, hitting 12 fours and 2 sixes during his innings.

With this innings, Devdutt Padikkal crossed the 600-run mark in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. He became the first batsman to score 600 or more runs across three Vijay Hazare Trophy seasons. Padikkal has showcased his consistency and utility in India’s premier one-day tournament.

Padikkal’s Consistent Record

Devdutt Padikkal has been impressive in the Vijay Hazare Trophy from the start. In the 2019-20 season, he scored 609 runs in 11 matches, emerging as the highest run-scorer of that season. In the 2020-21 season, he scored 737 runs in just seven innings at an average of 147.40, including four centuries, demonstrating his ability to dominate any bowling attack.

The 2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy season has also been remarkable for Padikkal. By surpassing 600 runs in the current tournament, he once again became the highest run-scorer. His consistency is evident as he crossed 50 runs in seven consecutive innings in a single season.

Karnataka’s Big Total

The Elite match between Karnataka and Rajasthan in the Vijay Hazare Trophy was played at the Gujarat College Ground in Ahmedabad. Rajasthan won the toss and opted to bowl first. Karnataka got a solid start with openers Mayank Agarwal (100) and Devdutt Padikkal (91) putting together a 184-run partnership. Karnataka finished their 50 overs at 324/7.