Karnataka batsman Devdutt Padikkal has experienced a highly successful period in the recent Vijay Hazare Trophy, scoring 640 runs in five innings with four centuries. His performance, averaging 91.42 at a strike rate of 102.56, marks a significant elevation in his game, combining impact, prolificity, and consistency. Padikkal's strong showing follows a steady start in the Ranji Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He is now preparing for the knockout quarterfinal against Mumbai.