one of the most consistent List A (one-day) players in Indian cricket history.

one of the most consistent List A (one-day) players in Indian cricket history. DEVDUT PADIKKAL.

 

Devdutt Padikkal has been in phenomenal form recently, particularly in the domestic circuit. As of January 2026, he has established himself as one of the most consistent List A (one-day) players in Indian cricket history.

Here is a breakdown of his recent records and milestones:

           🏆 Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) Records

In the ongoing 2025–26 season, Padikkal has scripted history with his incredible consistency for Karnataka:

 * Unique Milestone: He became the first batter in history to score over 600 runs in three separate seasons of the Vijay Hazare Trophy (2019-20, 2020-21, and 2025-26).

 * Season Performance: In just 6 innings this season, he has amassed 605 runs at an average of 100.83 and a strike rate of 103.41.

 * Scoring Streak: He recorded five 90- plus scores in 6 innings this season, including three centuries (147, 124, 113) and a 108.

 * All-Time Average: His List A career average currently stands at a staggering 83.62 (across 38 innings). This is the highest average for any batter in the world with over 2,000 runs in the format, surpassing even Virat Kohli's List A average.

                🏏 International & First-Class Update

 * Test Debut: Padikkal made his Test debut for India on March 7, 2024, against England at Dharamsala, where he impressed with a maiden half-century (65 runs).

 * Australia Tour: He was part of the Indian squad for the 2024–25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, featuring in the opening Test at Perth.

 * First-Class Form: He has maintained a solid first-class average of approximately 41.01, with 7 centuries and 19 fifties.

👕 IPL 2025 & 2026

 * Return to RCB: In the IPL 2026 Auction held recently, Padikkal was bought back by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for ₹2.00 Crore, returning to the franchise where he won the "Emerging Player" award in 2020.

 * IPL 2025 Performance: Playing for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in 2025, he scored 247 runs in 10 matches, including two fifties, at a much-improved strike rate of 150.61.

Career Summary Table (as of Jan 2026)

| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | 100s/50 s |

| Test | 2 | 90 | 30.00 | 0/1 |

| List A (ODI) | 38 | 2,676 | 83.62 | 13/13 |

| IPL | 74 | 1,806 | 25.44 | 1/11 |

Note: His List A record of 13 centuries in just 38 innings is considered one of the most rapid scoring rates for tons in Indian domestic history.

However he is playing in the ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALORE TEAM in 2026 , the DEFENDING CHAMPIONS IN THE INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE....