Padikkal struck 50 off 29 balls \u2013 his second consecutive fifty of the season - and set the tone for RCB to post a daunting 250\/3 against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, as they eventually won by 43 runs. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe first thing that stands out is his determination. On a pitch like this, when runs don\u2019t come easily at the start, many batters try to force a big shot and end up giving their wicket away. Devdutt showed great courage to stay patient when the going was tough. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cOnce he got that first boundary, you could see him switch gears. He\u2019s playing proper cricketing shots and hitting the ball with distance. If he continues batting like this, it will be difficult to keep him out of the Indian team for long. He has scored heavily in domestic cricket and we know he\u2019s a quality player. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s also impressive is the way he\u2019s stepping up as a leader in the Karnataka dressing room. Even at 25, he contributes with his ideas and leadership, and that\u2019s great to see,\u201d said Karthik on JioStar. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cOnce he got that first boundary, you could see him switch gears. He\u2019s playing proper cricketing shots and hitting the ball with distance. If he continues batting like this, it will be difficult to keep him out of the Indian team for long. He has scored heavily in domestic cricket and we know he\u2019s a quality player. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cBecause he bats in the middle order, he often gets fewer balls in a match compared to top-order batters. So, in the nets, it\u2019s important that he faces enough deliveries and stays in a good rhythm. The rest of his game is already very strong. Over the last 12\u201318 months, he has been one of the most consistent batters in the world in this format,\u201d added Karthik. <\/p>\r\n\r\n