Devdutt Padikkal smashes 56 for India D in Duleep Trophy
Indian batter Devdutt Padikkal registered a knock of 56 runs on Day 2 of the ongoing Duleep Trophy 2024 at the Rural Development Trust Stadium, Anantapur. After falling for a four-ball duck in the first innings, Padikkal got to a fifty for India D against India C. Padikkal's 56 helped India D finish Day 2 on 206/8 from 49 overs at stumps. Here's more.
Padikkal shares two quality partnerships in knock of 56
Padikkal came to bat when India D were 40/2. He shared a 53-run stand alongside Shreyas Iyer for the 3rd wicket. Another 73-run stand followed for Padikkal alongside Ricky Bhui (44). Just when India D were going along nicely, Manav Suthar dismissed Padikkal, who consumed 70 balls for his 56. He smashed 8 fours in his knock. It was a timely effort.
14th FC fifty for Padikkal
Playing his 33rd First-Class match (56 innings), Padikkal has raced to 2,348 runs at an average of 44-plus, as per ESPNcricinfo. This was the southpaw's 14th fifty in FC cricket. He also owns six tons. Padikkal has played one Test for India. He scored 65 runs in his solitary inning versus England. This 56-run knock will help Padikkal be in the selectors' radar.
Summary of the contest
India D were bowled out for 164 in 48.3 overs. Axar Patel led the way for India D with a score of 86. Vijaykumar Vyshak picked three scalps for India C. In response, India C were folded for 168. Harshit Rana was superb for India D, claiming a four-fer whereas Baba Indrajith managed 72 for India C. India D are 206/8 at stumps.
