Devdutt Padikkal's Blazing Century Powers Karnataka to Ranji Trophy Quarterfinals

• Devdutt Padikkal scored an unbeaten 120 runs off just 85 balls, including 6 fours and 5 sixes, to lead Karnataka to victory.
• Karnataka successfully chased a target of 250 runs in a mere 27.5 overs against Punjab in their final league match.
• This explosive chase secured Karnataka's spot in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 quarterfinals from Group B.
• In the first innings, Shreyas Gopal (77) and KL Rahul (59) contributed half-centuries for Karnataka.
• Punjab's first innings saw half-centuries from Abhijit Garg (81) and Imanjot Singh Chahal (83), while Uday Ran scored 93 in the second innings.

Why It Matters: Devdutt Padikkal's rapid century enabled Karnataka to clinch a quarterfinal spot in the Ranji Trophy.