Devdutt Padikkal IPL 2026 Team, Price, Salary, Runs, Career Stats & Records

Devdutt Padikkal is an Indian cricketer who has played for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Devdutt Padikkal impressed everyone when he scored a half-century in his IPL debut for RCB in IPL 2020. He scored 56 runs off 42 balls as RCB defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 10 runs in their opening match of IPL 2020.  He was a consistent performer for RCB and won the Emerging Player of the Season for his memorable outing in IPL 2020. He continued his form in the next season as well and went on to smash his maiden IPL hundred. His tremendous form helped him to get his maiden India call for the Sri Lanka tour in 2021, where he played two T20Is. Let’s have a look at his IPL journey so far. 

Devdutt Padikkal IPL Profile

Devdutt Padikkal IPL 2026 Team & Price

Devdutt Padikkal impressed everyone when he scored a half-century in his IPL debut for RCB in IPL 2020. He scored 56 runs off 42 balls as RCB defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 10 runs in their opening match of IPL 2020. He was a consistent performer for RCB and won the Emerging Player of the Season for his memorable outing in IPL 2020. He continued his form in the next season as well and went on to smash his maiden IPL hundred. His tremendous form helped him to get his maiden India call for the Sri Lanka tour in 2021, where he played two T20Is.

After a stint with Rajasthan Royals, Devdutt Padikkal has now returned to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for INR 2 Crore in IPL 2026. Let’s have a look at his IPL journey so far.

Devdutt Padikkal IPL Career Stats & Records

Devdutt Padikkal made his IPL debut in the 2020 season, playing for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

Devdutt Padikkal Highest Score in IPL

Devdutt Padikkal’s highest score in the IPL is 101* (unbeaten) runs. He achieved this feat while playing for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) against the Rajasthan Royals in the 2021 season.

Devdutt Padikkal IPL 2021 Runs

In the IPL 2021 season, Devdutt Padikkal, playing for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), showcased some impressive batting skills. Here’s a breakdown of his performance:

• Runs: 411
• Total Matches: 14
• Highest Score: 101* (unbeaten)
• Average: 31.61
• Strike Rate: 125.30

Devdutt Padikkal IPL 2022 Runs

In the IPL 2022 season, Devdutt Padikkal’s performance dipped slightly compared to 2021, but he still delivered valuable contributions for the Rajasthan Royals (RR). Here’s a breakdown of his statistics:pen_spark

• Runs: 376 runs
• Total Matches: 17 matches.
• Highest Score: 54
• Average: 22.12
• Strike Rate: 122.88

Devdutt Padikkal IPL 2023 Runs

Devdutt Padikkal’s performance in the IPL 2023 season:

• Runs: 261
• Total Matches: 11
• Highest Score: 52
• Average: 26.00
• Strike Rate: 130.50

Devdutt Padikkal IPL 2024 Runs

Devdutt Padikkal’s performance in the IPL 2024 season:

• Runs: 38
• Total Matches: 7
• Highest Score: 13
• Average: 5.43
• Strike Rate: 71.70

Devdutt Padikkal was looking in great touch when he played as an opener for RCB in his first two years in IPL. However, after joining RR in IPL 2022, he mostly batted one down or two down and couldn’t continue the same form he had with RCB.

Now, he will be playing for RCB in IPL 2026 for INR 2 Crore. With a familiar environment and a strong batting lineup around him, Padikkal will be aiming to regain his best form and make a significant impact this season.

Devdutt Padikkal Last 10 IPL Innings