RCB Star Padikkal Slams 3rd Century in 4 Vijay Hazare Matches, Eyes India ODI Spot

• Devdutt Padikkal, RCB's left-handed batter, scored his third century in four Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 matches, hitting 113 runs against Pondicherry.
• This century makes him the top scorer in the ongoing tournament with an impressive batting average of 101.50.
• Padikkal's red-hot form, including previous scores of 147 vs Jharkhand and 124 vs Kerala, puts him in contention for India's ODI squad against New Zealand.
• He holds the record for the fastest 1000 runs in Vijay Hazare Trophy history, achieving it in just 15 innings.
• Overall, Padikkal boasts 12 centuries and 12 half-centuries in 32 Vijay Hazare Trophy matches, accumulating 2417 runs.

Why It Matters: Devdutt Padikkal's sensational form in Vijay Hazare Trophy strengthens his claim for India's ODI team.