Devdutt Padikkal impressed on his Test debut in the IND vs ENG 5th Test in Dharamshala. He filled in for the injured Rajat Patidar. In his first innings, Padikkal scored a stylish fifty, leaving a strong impression on the team.
Devdutt Padikkal Registered Half-Century On His Debut Match
Padikkal earned his spot in the team after showcasing his skills for India A and filled in for KL Rahul following his injury. With Rajat Patidar absent for the final Test, Padikkal seized the opportunity to make his Test debut for India. It took him 83 balls to reach his fifty in the match.
Partnering with Sarfaraz Khan, the duo steadied India’s innings following the early dismissals of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, setting a solid foundation for the team.
Despite centuries by Shubman Gill and Rohit, as well as Sarfaraz’s fifty, Padikkal stole the spotlight. He maintained a steady scoring rate, capitalizing on loose deliveries to reach his maiden Test fifty. Padikkal’s approach was risk-free, focusing on ground shots and hitting eight boundaries. However, he reached his fifty in style with a remarkable six.
Watch the video of DDP reaching his fifty with a sensational six:
PADIKKAL COMPLETED FIFTY WITH A SIX ON HIS DEBUT 🔥pic.twitter.com/89eaD5KgTj
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 8, 2024
Meanwhile, social media has been buzzing with reactions from fans to the amazing performance by Devdutt. Check out how fans reacted to DDP’s knock:
India faced several injury setbacks during the IND vs ENG Test series, resulting in five debutants. Despite these challenges, there were many encouraging performances. Both batsmen and bowlers showcased their talents, with Devdutt Padikkal being a standout performer among them.
