Very few IPL players had a debut IPL season quite like Devdutt Padikkal. See it for yourself: a 19-year-old debutant for RCB scoring a fifty in his first IPL match and going on to score four more half-centuries in the same season, becoming the top run-getter for his team. Known for his flamboyant batting style and exceptional domestic records, this young boy is labeled as one of the purely talented batsmen in India right now. In this blog, we will explore the life of Devdutt Padikkal, his age, cricket career, stats, IPL, Instagram and much more.
Devdutt Padikkal Bio
| Name | Devdutt Padikkal |
| Born | July 07, 2000 (Edapal, Kerala) |
| Age | 25 years |
| Batting | Left handed |
| Bowling | Right Arm Off break |
| Role | Top order batter |
| IPL Team | RCB |
| IPL team Price | INR 2 crores |
| ODI | Not yet |
| Test | 7 March 2024 v England |
| T20I | July 28, 2021 vs Sri Lanka |
| Teams Played for | India, Karnataka, Rajasthan Royals, RCB, Belary Tuskers, Gulbarga Mystics, LSG |
| @devpadikkal19 | |
@devdpd07 |
Devdutt Padikkal: Early Life
Born in Edappal, Kerala, Devdutt Padikkal's family moved to Bangalore where he was brought up. Both his parents were passionate cricket fans, and they were more than happy to see their child play cricket at the very young age of 11. He has trained at the Karnataka Institute of Cricket since childhood. It seemed like cricket was flowing through his veins when people saw his batting. Naseeruddin, his first coach, was so excited about him, especially the way he handles the short-length deliveries with a delicate swing from the chest. During his U14 and U16 career, he rarely had a bad outing. The growth of Devdutt Padikkal was very much ensuring to see him play in the IPL.
Domestic Career
Image: RCBIn the 2017 season of Karnataka Premier League, he played for Bellary Tuskers as an opening batsman. Against Bengaluru Blasters, the 17-year-old scored a stunning 72 from 53 balls, which turned out to be an important inning in his career. He was under the limelight since then and during the U-19 days. Then came that testing phase which every cricketer has to go through. A steep drop of form for one long year only pushed him further to come back strongly. In the Cooch Behar Trophy of 2018, Devdutt Padikkal made his comeback with 829 runs in the tournament. Things went well very quickly for him since that performance. He was named as the 'Batsman of the year' by Karnataka State Cricket Association and earned him a place in the Karnataka Ranji Trophy team.
Devdutt has a knack for making good first impressions. He scored a debut half-century against Maharashtra. The year of 2019 was even better for the young lad. A splendid KPL season bagging the Emerging player award followed by becoming the leading run-scorer in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy made him the newest sensation in domestic cricket. Karnataka won both the trophies and reached the semi-finals in the Ranji Trophy where Devdutt was the top-scorer for the team. In List A cricket, he has an incredible average of 86.68 claiming six centuries and eight half-centuries in just 20 matches.
Devdutt Padikkal International Career
Imge : RCBIn June 2021, he was selected for India’s One-Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) teams for the series against Sri Lanka. He marked his T20I debut on 28th July 2021, representing India against Sri Lanka.
In February 2024, he was included in India’s Test squad for the series against England, stepping in for KL Rahul. He debuted in the fifth match of the series on 7th March 2024. Padikkal showcased an impressive performance in his maiden Test innings, scoring 65 runs off 103 balls, featuring 10 fours and 1 six.
Devdutt Padikkal IPL Journey
Image: RCBPadikkal clinched the Emerging Player Award during the 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, showcasing his talent with Royal Challengers Bangalore. He amassed 473 runs in 15 matches, marking an impressive debut in the IPL. Transitioning to the 2022 season, he was acquired by the Rajasthan Royals during the auction held in February.
Devdutt Padikkal was acquired by Rajasthan Royals in 2022 IPL for INR 7.75 crores. He headed to LSG from RR for his existing fee, which was Rs 7.75 crore in IPL 2024. Padikkal was acquired by RCB in 2025 IPL for INR 2 crores.
Devdutt Padikkal Stats
Batting & Fielding
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 2 | 3 | 0 | 90 | 65 | 30.00 | 197 | 45.68 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| T20Is | 2 | 2 | 0 | 38 | 29 | 19.00 | 38 | 100.00 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 43 | 71 | 3 | 2815 | 193 | 41.39 | 4869 | 57.81 | 6 | 17 | 342 | 27 | 51 | 0 |
| List A | 33 | 32 | 6 | 2071 | 152 | 79.65 | 2281 | 90.79 | 9 | 12 | 198 | 62 | 18 | 0 |
| T20s | 103 | 103 | 9 | 2884 | 124* | 30.68 | 2175 | 132.59 | 3 | 17 | 311 | 100 | 47 | 0 |
Bowling
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| T20Is | 2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| FC | 43 | 5 | 48 | 31 | 0 | – | – | – | 3.87 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 33 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 0 | – | – | – | 6.00 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20s | 103 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Devdutt Padikkal IPL Stats
Batting & Fielding Stats
| Year | Mat | No | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s | CT | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 68 | 2 | 1637 | 101* | 24.80 | 1315 | 124.49 | 1 | 9 | 175 | 47 | 28 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 78 | 37 | 19.50 | 49 | 159.18 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 | 38 | 13 | 5.43 | 53 | 71.70 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 1 | 261 | 52 | 26.10 | 200 | 130.50 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 0 | 376 | 54 | 22.12 | 306 | 122.88 | 0 | 1 | 40 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 14 | 1 | 411 | 101* | 31.61 | 328 | 125.30 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 14 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 15 | 0 | 473 | 74 | 31.53 | 379 | 124.80 | 0 | 5 | 51 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
- Bowling
| Year | Mat | Balls | Runs | WKTS | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 |
Devdutt Padikkal Instagram
Devdutt Padikkal has over a million followers on Instagram.
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FAQ’s
Who is Devdutt Padikkal?
Devdutt Padikkal is an Indian cricketer who plays as a left-handed top-order batsman. He was born on July 7, 2000, in Edappal, Kerala.
What teams does Devdutt Padikkal play for?
Padikkal has played for various teams, including Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Rajasthan Royals (RR), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), and the Indian national team.
What is Devdutt Padikkal’s IPL career like?
Padikkal made his IPL debut in 2020 with RCB and has since played for RR and LSG. He has scored over 1,600 runs in the IPL, with a highest score of 101*.
What are Devdutt Padikkal’s international cricket statistics?
Padikkal has played in two Test matches, scoring 90 runs, and two T20Is, scoring 38 runs. He has also played in several List A and T20 matches for India and various domestic teams.
How many followers does Devdutt Padikkal have on Instagram?
Devdutt Padikkal has over 1 million followers on Instagram (@devpadikkal19).
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