Padikkal, Nair Centuries Power Karnataka to Dominant Win Over Kerala in Vijay Hazare Trophy

• Devdutt Padikkal (124) and Karun Nair (130*) scored centuries, leading Karnataka to an eight-wicket victory over Kerala.
• The duo forged a crucial 223-run partnership for the second wicket, chasing down Kerala's 284 for 7.
• Kerala's innings saw contributions from Mohammed Azharuddeen (84) and Baba Aparajith (71).
• Madhya Pradesh secured their second consecutive win, defeating Tamil Nadu by two wickets to top Group A.
• Jharkhand and Tripura also registered victories against Rajasthan and Puducherry, respectively.

Why It Matters: Karnataka showcased strong batting with centuries from Padikkal and Nair, securing an easy win.