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Padikkal's Blitz: 45-Ball Century Ignites SMAT
2 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Devdutt Padikkal scored an unbeaten 102 off just 45 balls.
- He smashed 10 fours and six sixes in his explosive innings.
- Karnataka posted their second-highest total of 245/3 in SMAT history.
Devdutt Padikkal showcased extraordinary batting prowess by scoring a magnificent 45-ball century for Karnataka in their recent Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy encounter against Tamil Nadu. Opening the innings, Padikkal remained unbeaten on 102, a fiery knock studded with 10 boundaries and six maximums, guiding his team to a formidable 245 for three in 20 overs.
This remarkable total stands as Karnataka's second-highest ever in the history of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Their highest total, 250 for three, was achieved against Services in 2019. Padikkal's century was a significant highlight, demonstrating his aggressive batting style and ability to accelerate the scoring rate dramatically.
The match, held in Ahmedabad, saw Padikkal and Mayank Agarwal forge a strong 69-run opening partnership. Padikkal reached his fifty in just 26 deliveries, setting the stage for his T20 century, striking at an impressive rate well over 200.
