In Qualifier-1 of the Maharaja Trophy T20 2025, Hubli Tigers captain Devdatta Padikal played captaincy innings against Mangalore dragon. What was special was that Devdatta Padikal opened the match and remained on the crease for the whole over 20 overs. In the meantime he rained fours and sixes. But he remained one run away from the century. During this innings, Devdatta Padikal did something that won the hearts of all.
Sacrificed a century for the team
In this important match against the Mangalore Dragons, Padikal played an unbeaten 99 -run innings, but missed the century. During this innings, Devdatta Padikal batted at a strike rate of 154.69 and hit 10 fours and 5 sixes. During this innings he had a wonderful opportunity to complete the century. But he sacrificed a century for the team.
Missed a century for 1 run
In fact, Padikal needed 2 runs on the last 2 balls of the innings to complete the century. But he considered it appropriate to go with 1 run on the other end. As a result, his fellow batsman Manwant Kumar LA hit the six on the last ball of the innings and the team scored 210 runs. The goddess is in a wonderful form in this tournament. He is the highest scorer in the Maharaja Trophy 2025, and his strike rate is above 155.
99*(64) for Captain Devdutt Paddikal in Maharaja T20 Trophy
– Padikkal is current the leading run getter in the tournament, incredible consistency from the Karnataka Young Talent. Pic.twitter.com/gk3co3hatc
– Johns. (@Criccrzyjohns) August 26, 2025
League's most expensive player
Phalikal is also the most expensive player in this league. He was included in the team of Hubli Tigers with a record bid of Rs 13.20 lakh. He was the highest demand at this auction. This year he was also part of the champion team RCB in the IPL.
Played 4 matches for Team India
Devdatta Padikal has so far played 2 Tests and 2 T20 matches for Team India. In the Test, he scored 90 runs with 1 half century. He has scored 38 runs in T20. However, he played his last T20 match for India in 2021. He played his last Test on a tour of Australia last year.
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