Why Devdutt Padikkal is trending today

Published 25 October 2026 at 7:01 pm · 10 sources · 200+ searches today

Devdutt Padikkal is trending because he resisted New Zealand A’s seam attack when India A were bowled out for 113 on 24 October 2026 in Lincoln. Batting at No. 3, he made 32 off 77 balls and was the most convincing specialist batter in a difficult innings. On 25 October 2026, he was unbeaten on 56 as India A recovered to 106/2, but they were still 98 runs behind.

Key facts

24 Oct 2026: India A bowled out for 113 vs New Zealand A at Lincoln
Devdutt Padikkal scored 32 off 77 balls in the first innings
25 Oct 2026: Padikkal was unbeaten on 56 as India A reached 106/2
New Zealand A led by 22 runs after the first innings, then 98 runs after their 317
Simon Keene took 5/24 and Zak Gibson took 3/29

What happened

India A were bowled out for just 113 on 24 October 2026 in the first unofficial four-day Test against New Zealand A at Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln.

Devdutt Padikkal batted at No. 3 and made 32 from 77 balls, with five boundaries, spending nearly two hours at the crease in a difficult collapse.

New Zealand A replied strongly and reached 135/3 in 41 overs by stumps, taking a 22-run first-innings lead.

Why Padikkal is trending

Padikkal’s innings stood out because he showed resistance on a green, seam-friendly pitch while several established India batters failed.

KL Rahul was out for a duck, Yashasvi Jaiswal did not make a substantial score, and Yash Rathod remained unbeaten on 44.

That contrast has drawn attention to Padikkal’s ability to handle pace in tough conditions, which is why his name is trending in India.

Key numbers from the match

For New Zealand A, Rhys Mariu scored 76 and Curtis Heaphy was unbeaten on 37 at the close.

Simon Keene took 5/24 and Zak Gibson 3/29, while India A’s Auqib Nabi took two wickets in consecutive deliveries late in the day.

One report listed Padikkal’s first-innings score as 33, but multiple scorecards and reports record 32, which is the more consistently supported figure.

What to watch next

On 25 October 2026, Padikkal and Sai Sudharsan led India A’s recovery, with India A at 106/2 at the reported close.

Padikkal was unbeaten on 56, but India A were still 98 runs behind after New Zealand A made 317.

The immediate question is whether Padikkal can turn this recovery into a bigger score and help India A reduce the deficit.

Frequently asked

Why is Devdutt Padikkal trending today?

He made 32 off 77 balls when India A collapsed to 113 against New Zealand A on 24 October 2026. On 25 October 2026, he was unbeaten on 56 in India A’s recovery.

What was Devdutt Padikkal’s score against New Zealand A?

Most reports and scorecards record 32 runs off 77 balls in the first innings. One report mentioned 33, but 32 is the more consistently supported figure.

How did India A perform in the first innings?

India A were bowled out for 113 on 24 October 2026 at Lincoln. New Zealand A then took a 22-run first-innings lead.

What happened on 25 October 2026?

Padikkal and Sai Sudharsan helped India A recover to 106/2 at the reported close. Padikkal was unbeaten on 56, but India A were still 98 runs behind after New Zealand A made 317.

Sources

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