Bengaluru, Dec. 31 -- Karnataka batsman Devdutt Padikkal continued his scintillating form in the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Wednesday, scoring his third century in four matches and sending a clear message to India selectors ahead of the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand.
Padikkal, who opened the innings alongside Karnataka captain Mayank Agarwal against Puducherry, played a composed and confident knock. The duo ensured Karnataka got off to a solid start, punishing loose deliveries while batting sensibly. Their partnership provided stability and momentum, frustrating the Puducherry bowlers who struggled to make breakthroughs.
The Agarwal-Padikkal opening stand proved monumental as the pair put together a 228-run partnership. Padikkal was...