Father - Babunu Kunnath
Devdutt Padikkal is a left-handed top-order batter from Kerala who plays for Karnataka in domestic cricket. He first grabbed everyone’s attention in 2020 with a brilliant debut IPL season for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where he scored 473 runs and won the emerging player award. Standing tall at 6 feet 3 inches, Padikkal uses his height to play pace bowlers with ease. He made history by becoming the first Indian to hit four straight List A hundreds in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. After a tough couple of years dealing with health issues and inconsistent form with Rajasthan Royals, Padikkal was traded to Lucknow Super Giants ahead of IPL 2024. He has since found his rhythm again, scoring heavily for Karnataka in domestic cricket.
Devdutt Padikkal is a left-handed top-order batter. He usually opens the innings and is known for his elegant stroke play.
He has played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajasthan Royals, and is currently with Lucknow Super Giants.
His debut season in 2020 was his best. He scored 473 runs and won the emerging player award for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Yes, he earned a call-up to the Indian national team for the series in Sri Lanka after his strong performances in the IPL.
He is the first Indian batter to score four consecutive centuries in List A cricket, a feat he achieved during the 2020-21 Vijay Hazare Trophy.
He was born on July 7, 2000, in Edapal, Kerala, which makes him 25 years old.
