If Padikkal continues to bat like this, it will be difficult to keep him away from Team India, this Indian player predicted!

IPL 2026: Devdutt Padikkal is looking in great form in IPL 2026. This left-handed batsman has given a strong start to Royal Challengers Bangalore by scoring two consecutive half-centuries. In the match against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday, Padikkal scored a quick 50 runs in 29 balls and played an important role in the team’s victory. Earlier, against Sunrisers Hyderabad also he had scored 61 runs in 26 balls. He has shown his excellent rhythm by scoring 111 runs in just two matches.

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Impressed by his performance, RCB mentor Dinesh Karthik has made a big prediction. Karthik said that if Padikkal continues to bat like this, it will be difficult to keep him away from Team India. Praising his batting, Karthik said that Padikkal showed patience and wisdom even on a difficult pitch. He said, “When other batsmen were losing wickets in a hurry, Padikkal kept his composure. After the first boundary, his confidence was clearly visible and he played excellent cricketing shots.”

He further said that Padikkal is not only scoring runs but is also showing leadership in the team dressing room. At the age of 25, his confidence and thinking makes him special. Padikkal had also made an important contribution to RCB last season by batting at number three. Now looking at his form in IPL 2026, Team India’s doors seem to be opening for him.