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Padikkal Scores 113 for Third Ton in Four, Strengthens ODI Case

His third Vijay Hazare century in Ahmedabad puts him in contention for India’s next ODI squad.

Overview

  • The 25-year-old hit 113 off 116 balls against Puducherry at the ADSA Railways Cricket Ground in Ahmedabad.
  • He shared a 228-run opening stand with captain Mayank Agarwal, helping Karnataka post 363 for 4 in 50 overs.
  • The hundred follows earlier scores of 147 against Jharkhand and 124 versus Kerala, with a lone 22 against Tamil Nadu.
  • He leads the tournament run charts with a batting average of 101.50, according to News18.
  • Having played Tests and T20Is but not ODIs, his current form is being cited as bolstering his claim for the upcoming New Zealand series and offering encouragement to RCB.