Devdutt Padikkal has showcased his talent and versatility at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur during the IPL, demonstrating his potential across multiple innings. On April 19, 2023, against the Lucknow Super Giants, Padikkal opened his account at this venue with a solid 26 runs off 21 balls, striking at 123.81. His ability to maintain a good strike rate against a formidable bowling attack highlighted his batting prowess. Subsequently, his performances against the Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans further underscored his adaptability and consistency. Notably, against CSK on April 27, 2023, he remained not out, scoring 27 runs from just 13 balls, boasting an impressive strike rate of 207.69. Against the Titans on May 5, 2023, he managed a modest 12 runs at a strike rate of 100.
Padikkal’s outing against his former team, the Royal Challengers Bangalore, on May 14, 2023, was particularly memorable. Batting at position 5, he scored a swift 44 runs off just 40 balls, showcasing his ability to anchor the innings and accelerate as needed. This innings not only highlighted his maturity and growth as a batsman but also his crucial role within his team’s batting lineup. Through these performances at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Padikkal has proven himself to be a valuable asset, capable of adapting his game to the situation and opposition, further establishing his credentials in the IPL.
Devdutt Padikkal IPL stats and records at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Match | Innings | Date | M/Inns | Posn | Versus | Ground | How Dismissed | Runs | B/F | S/R |
51 | 51 | 19/04/2023 | 2nd | 4 | Lucknow Super Giants | Sawai Mansingh Stadium | c †N Pooran b Avesh Khan | 26 | 21 | 123.81 |
53 | 53 | 27/04/2023 | 1st | 6 | Chennai Super Kings | Sawai Mansingh Stadium | not out | 27* | 13 | 207.69 |
55 | 55 | 05/05/2023 | 1st | 4 | Gujarat Titans | Sawai Mansingh Stadium | b Noor Ahmad | 12 | 12 | 100.00 |
56 | 56 | 14/05/2023 | 2nd | 5 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Sawai Mansingh Stadium | c Mohammed Siraj b M G Bracewell | 4 | 4 | 100.00 |