Padikkal's Golden Opportunity: Vijay Hazare Semifinal Puts Him in Selector's Spotlight
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News18•14-01-2026, 14:16
Padikkal's Golden Opportunity: Vijay Hazare Semifinal Puts Him in Selector's Spotlight
- •Devdutt Padikkal is in exceptional form, aiming for a big score in the Vijay Hazare Trophy semifinal to impress selectors.
- •Padikkal has scored 605 runs in 6 matches this season, including 4 centuries and 1 half-century, topping the run-scorers list.
- •He is the first batsman to score 600+ runs in three different seasons and 700+ runs in 2020-21 and 2025-26.
- •Karnataka's batting is strong with Mayank Agarwal, Karun Nair, and Abhinav Manohar, supported by a potent pace quartet.
- •Vidarbha relies on strong batting from Aman Mokhade, Atharva Taide, and Dhruv Shorey, alongside key bowlers Yash Thakur and Harsh Dubey.
Why It Matters: Devdutt Padikkal's stellar form in Vijay Hazare Trophy offers a prime chance to impress national selectors.
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