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Who is Devdutt Padikkal? Karnataka Opener Who Lit Up SMAT 2025 With a 45-Ball Hundred | All You Need To Know

Who is Devdutt Padikkal? Karnataka’s opener, who lit up SMAT 2025 with a quick 45-ball hundred and a brief look at his journey and rise in Indian cricket.

Published By: Swastik Sharma
Last Updated: December 2, 2025 12:58:04 IST

Devdutt Padikkal is an Indian left-handed top-order batsman known for his cricketing talent and flair. There is no public record of him getting a 45-ball “SMAT Hundred”, and he was nevertheless a name celebrated because of the aggressive batting, giving several thrilling innings in T20 and first-class cricket over the years.

Who is Devdutt Padikkal?

Devdutt Padikkal is one of the most technically gifted young left-handed batters to emerge from India, possessing elegance in his strokeplay and consistency across formats. He has played numerous quickfire knocks at the domestic level, including explosive T20 innings that mirror the impact of a 45-ball century. The aggressive approach he brings to the top order, coupled with composure, makes him one of the most-watched young Indian batters.

Devdutt Padikkal Wife

As of today, Devdutt Padikkal is unmarried. There is no confirmation or any kind of public record regarding a wife.

Devdutt Padikkal GF

Devdutt Padikkal himself has come out in interviews to clarify that he does not have a girlfriend.

Devdutt Padikkal Stats

Born on 7 July 2000, Devdutt Padikkal is a left-handed top-order batsman from Karnataka, representing the state in domestic cricket. In First-Class cricket, he has played 47 matches and accumulated 3,159 runs at an average of 42.68 with seven centuries and 19 fifties, with his highest contribution being 193.

Padikkal’s List A numbers are even more impressive as he has scored 2,071 runs in just 33 matches at a stunning average of 79.65, including nine hundreds and 12 fifties. In the IPL, Padikkal has played 74 matches and scored 1,806 runs with one century, 11 fifties, and a best of 101*.

Devdutt Padikkal Test Record

Padikkal debuted in Test matches on 7 March 2024 against England. He has played two Test matches as of 2025, scoring 90 runs at an average of 30.00, with a highest score of 65. His early numbers are quite promising, especially given his strong First-Class background.

Devdutt Padikkal IPL 2025

In the IPL auction of 2025, Padikkal was acquired by the RCB for ₹2 crores and marked his return to the franchise. He played 10 matches in that season, scoring 247 runs at a strike rate of approximately 150.6, with the highest being 61. The performances signalled a strong resurgence in T20s and a renewal of confidence in the RCB setup.

Devdutt Padikkal Place of Birth

While Devdutt Padikkal was born in Edappal, Kerala, his cricketing journey grew in Karnataka, which remains his professional base and domestic team.

Devdutt Padikkal SMAT 2025 Hundred

There is no confirmed record of Padikkal scoring a 45-ball hundred in the 2025 edition of SMAT. However, he has consistently delivered effective T20 innings in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy throughout different seasons, upholding his reputation as an explosive top-order batter.

Devdutt Padikkal Net Worth 

The net worth of Devdutt Padikkal is estimated to be around ₹10 crore, with the player earning an estimated ₹8 crore by playing domestic cricket, IPL, and various brand endorsements. 

What is Devdutt Padikkal’s Salary?

For a timeline of salaries from various IPL franchises, the figures are: ₹7.75 crore for Rajasthan Royals in 2022, ₹7.75 crore with Lucknow Super Giants in 2024, and ₹2 crore for RCB in 2025. Presently, he is not part of the BCCI central contract list.

Devdutt Padikkal Instagram

Devdutt Padikkal’s Instagram handle is @devpadikkal19.

Devdutt Padikkal Twitter (X)

The official X handle of Devdutt Padikkal is @devdpd07.

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