Padikkal Credits Dinesh Karthik, Andy Flower for T20 Batting Evolution

• Devdutt Padikkal scored 61 runs off 26 balls for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026 opener.
• His explosive innings helped RCB chase down 202 against Sunrisers Hyderabad with 26 balls to spare.
• Padikkal credited former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik and RCB head coach Andy Flower for his T20 batting improvement.
• He highlighted their role in his technical and mental transformation to play aggressive cricket.
• Virat Kohli's presence at the other end allowed Padikkal to play freely and maintain the run rate.