Devdutt Padikkal Creates History, Becomes First Cricketer to Achieve Rare Feat

Devdutt Padikkal Creates History, Becomes 1st Batter to Score 600+ Runs in Three Vijay Hazare Trophy Seasons

January 6, 2026 — Cricket News
Star Karnataka batsman Devdutt Padikkal has etched his name into the Vijay Hazare Trophy record books by becoming the **first batter in the tournament’s history to score 600 or more runs in three different seasons — an extraordinary feat that underlines his consistency and class in India’s premier domestic one‑day competition. India Today+1

Historic Milestone

During Karnataka’s Elite Group A match against Rajasthan at the Gujarat College Ground in Ahmedabad, Padikkal added another powerful innings — 91 runs off 82 balls — to his season tally, helping him surpass 600 runs in the 2025‑26 Vijay Hazare Trophy. With this achievement, he now joins only himself as the only batter to accomplish this milestone three times across different seasons. India Today

Record‑Breaking Run Aggregates

Padikkal’s prolific run scoring in the Vijay Hazare Trophy spans several years:

2019‑20 season: 609 runs from 11 matches, finishing as the tournament’s leading run‑scorer.
2020‑21 season: A sensational 737 runs in just seven innings, including four centuries.
2025‑26 season: Another 600+ run tally, achieved with several commanding hundreds and high scores across venues and conditions. India Today+1

Current Season Highlights

In the ongoing 2025‑26 edition, Padikkal has been in scintillating form, amassing runs at a remarkable average and demonstrating his ability to convert starts into big scores. His consistency this season includes multiple centuries and crucial contributions at the top of the order for Karnataka. The Indian Express

What This Means

Padikkal’s historic achievement cements his status as one of India’s most consistent domestic one‑day performers. Scoring 600+ runs in three different Vijay Hazare Trophy seasons is a testament to his high skill level, concentration, and ability to dominate bowling attacks over extended campaigns. OneCricket

Beyond Domestic Success

The 26‑year‑old has already featured in two Tests and two T20 Internationals for India, and he’s slated to play for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL 2026, having been retained after a previous injury‑hit season. A strong Vijay Hazare performance could bolster his case for a recall to India’s ODI side. India Today