3 knocks that helped Devdutt Padikkal make it into India's squad for the Sri Lanka tour

Devdutt Padikkal is certainly one of the brightest young talents that India has produced in recent times. The 20-year old endured a brilliant debut season with RCB in the IPL last year. Padikkal amassed 473 runs for RCB in IPL 2020. Padikkal was also superb with the bat for RCB in the 1st leg of IPL 2021. Owing to his brilliant performances in the IPL, Padikkal received his maiden national call-up for the limited-overs series against Sri Lanka. That said, here are 3 knocks of Devdutt Padikkal that helped him receive his maiden national call-up for the limited-overs series against Sri Lanka:

3. 152 vs Orissa (2021 Vijay Hazare Trophy)

Padikkal batted brilliantly against Orissa in a List A match this year. Facing just 55 balls, Padikkal amassed an impressive 152 runs in total. His superb innings with the bat featured a total of 14 fours and 5 sixes in total. Padikkal’s splendid performance in the domestic circuit caught the attention of the Indian team management.

2. 101* vs Rajasthan Royals (IPL 2021)

Padikkal looked unplayable in a T20 match against RR in the 1st leg of IPL 2021. Facing just 51 balls, Padikkal smashed an impressive 101 runs in total for RCB. This was Padikkal’s 1st ever century in his IPL career. In the end, RCB went on to win the match against RR by a comprehensive margin of 10 wickets. Owing to his brilliant batting performance, Devdutt Padikkal was awarded the Man of the Match award. The 20-year old impressed Indian selectors with a spectacular century, ultimately earning his maiden national call-up.

1. 74 vs Mumbai Indians (IPL 2020)

Padikkal looked in fine form with the bat in an IPL match against Mumbai Indians last year. In just 45 balls, Padikkal smashed an impressive 74 runs in total. His sublime innings with the bat featured a total of 12 fours and 1 mammoth six. Unfortunately, Padikkal’s knock came at the losing cause. In the end, MI went on to win the match by 5 wickets.

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