Devdutt Padikkal Creates History With Unique 600-Run Record. Devdutt Padikkal has created history in Indian domestic cricket with a remarkable batting feat. The Karnataka opener became the first batter to score 600 runs in three Vijay Hazare Trophy editions. This historic moment came during the ongoing 2025–26 season of the tournament.
600+ scores in three seasons of VHT
Padikkal crossed the 600-run mark during Karnataka’s Elite Group match against Rajasthan. He scored a fluent 91 runs but narrowly missed his fifth century this season. Despite the dismissal, he reached a rare milestone. Padikkal’s Vijay Hazare journey has been filled with consistency and big scores. He first scored over 600 runs in the 2019–20 Vijay Hazare Trophy season. That season announced his arrival as a dependable List A batter.
He went a step further in the 2020–21 season with a stunning campaign. Padikkal scored 737 runs in that edition, including four magnificent centuries. He finished as the tournament’s leading run-scorer that year. In the 2025–26 season, Padikkal has once again dominated bowling attacks. He crossed 600 runs in just six innings this season. His average remains above 75, showing supreme control and patience.
The left-hander has already scored four centuries this season. He has mixed elegant stroke play with smart shot selection. His ability to bat long has helped Karnataka dominate group matches. This record highlights Padikkal’s hunger and long-term consistency in domestic cricket. Very few batters maintain peak form across different seasons. Padikkal has achieved this across six years of competitive cricket.
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Fans and experts have praised his temperament in pressure situations. Many believe he deserves a longer run in India’s ODI setup. His Vijay Hazare numbers strongly support that argument. As the knockout stages approach, all eyes remain on Padikkal. He could still add more runs to an already historic season. For now, his name stands alone in Vijay Hazare Trophy history.