Devdutt Padikkal’s bat roared in the semi-finals, gave tension to the selectors by scoring a double century!

Ranji Trophy 2026: On one hand, there is a lot of excitement about T20 World Cup 2026 in India, while on the other hand, the excitement of Ranji continues in domestic cricket. The semi-final match of Ranji Trophy 2026 is being played between Karnataka and Uttarakhand. In this match, Karnataka’s star batsman Devdutt Padikkal scored a brilliant double century while batting explosively.

Devdutt Padikkal scored a double century

The first semi-final match of Ranji Trophy 2026 is being played between Karnataka and Uttarakhand at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. In this match, Karnataka’s young batsman Devdutt Padikkal was seen in tremendous form. Padikkal, who came to bat at number three for Karnataka, batted lethally and scored a brilliant double century. In this match, he played a stormy inning of 232 runs in 330 balls which included 29 fours and 3 sixes.

🚨 DOUBLE HUNDRED FOR DEVDUTT PADIKKAL IN SEMIFINAL 🚨

He smashed a Marvelous double Hundred for Karnataka in big Semifinal match in this Ranji Trophy.

– What a sensational innings by Devdutt. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/OKUBC62Ozc

— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) February 16, 2026

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Scored the first double century in his first class career.

Let us tell you, Padikkal has been seen in tremendous form in this domestic season. This is his first double century in his first class career. Earlier, he had scored a stormy century against Punjab. Apart from this, he had scored four centuries in Vijay Hazare Trophy, while he scored one century with his bat in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

Running out of Team India

25 year old star batsman Devdutt Padikkal has been out of Team India for a long time. He played his last match for India against Australia in 2024. Since then he is being continuously ignored. However, with this explosive double century, he has staked his claim for his comeback in Team India.

Devdutt Padikkal’s first class career

Talking about the first class career of Devdutt Padikkal, he has scored more than 3600 runs in the 53 matches played so far at an average of more than 41. He has 9 centuries and 19 half-centuries in his name in this format.