Dedutt Padikkar His performance in Karnataka’s knockout match against Baroda reminded everyone of his class. The stylish left-hander struck 102 off 99 balls at the Moti Bagh Stadium in Vadodara on January 11. After further missed opportunities during the Australian tour, this knock was a loud statement.

The 24-year-old man was India A’s Shadow Journey Australiadidn’t get a second chance after the first Test in Perth. But his recent performances show that he has not stopped fighting for his place in the national team.

Padikkar takes lead against Baroda after early wickets

Karnataka captain Mayank Agarwal fell early, leaving the team in trouble. But Padikkal was in control from the start. He opened the innings with Agarwal, found boundaries with ease in the powerplay and kept the scoreboard ticking.

While Padikkal was cruising, Aneesh KV took some time to adapt. The two together created a crucial 133-run partnership for the second wicket to get Karnataka back on track.

Padikkal reached his century in just 96 balls in the 29th match. His batting was replete with 15 fours and 2 sixes, a perfect blend of elegance and aggression that devastated the Baroda bowlers.

Depart quickly after tons

Unfortunately, Padikkal’s tenure ended soon after his century. In the 32nd over, Raj Limbani scored 102 runs. Limbani had earlier also dismissed Aneesh KV, who smashed 52 off 64 balls.

Padikkal’s innings was about more than just runs. It’s about making a statement. His orchestrated offense showed his desire to prove his worth. It was his ninth century in first-class cricket and he averaged over 80 – a remarkable figure for someone who is still building his career.

Padikkar’s last few appearances

Padikkal’s cricketing career was full of twists and turns. His last A-list game was against Chandigarh last season Vijay Hazare Trophyhe scored an outstanding 114 in the third over to help Karnataka win by 22 runs.

However, his stint with Australia’s India A team did not go as planned. He scored 36 and 88 runs in the first game but struggled in the first-class matches. In the series opener against Australia in Perth, Padikkar bowled Abhimanyu Iswaran but failed to capitalize. he was fired for a duck Josh Hazlewood He scored 25 points in the first game and only 25 points in the second game.

After that, he never got another chance. Padikkar has been out of the game since Shubman Gill recovered from injury. His only other appearance was in a pink-ball warm-up match, where he remained unbeaten in four games.

But now, with the knockout rounds coming, Padikkal is bringing his name back into the spotlight.

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