Jaipur, April 13 -- Devdutt Padikkal etched his name in the history books by emerging as just the second Indian player after batting maestro Virat Kohli to aggregate 1000-plus runs for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL).

Padikkal played his part in Bengaluru's success over the Royals in Jaipur with his swift yet composed 40* to steer the Royal Challengers to a commanding 9-wicket triumph on an action-packed Sunday.

With another handy contribution, the young southpaw became just the second player for RCB to cross the 1000-run mark in the cash-rich league after franchise stalwart Virat Kohli. In 35 appearances, Padikkal boasts 1003 runs, averaging 30.39 while striking at 126.64.

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