Padikkal proves his value as an all-format batter

[ad_1] Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Devdutt Padikkal plays a shot during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings, in Bengaluru, Karnataka. | Photo Credit: PTI  Prior to 2026, Devdutt Padikkal’s best strike-rate in the IPL was 150.60 (2025). That number was a significant upgrade from his […]

IPL 2026: Padikkal enhances his reputation as an elite all-format batter

[ad_1] The standout features of Devdutt Padikkal’s batting this IPL have been his acceleration and shot-making range. | Photo Credit: K. Murali Kumar Prior to 2026, Devdutt Padikkal’s best strike-rate in the IPL was 150.60 (2025). That number was a significant upgrade from his previous best of 130.50 from 2023. But in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s twin victories this season, […]