Devdutt Padikkal Hits Compiled A century When India A responds strongly to Australia A

India A Batter Devdutt Padikkal showed remarkably patience and resilience and scored a composite one hundred on the fourth and last day of the unofficial test against Australia A in the Ekana Stadium in Lunkknow. The elegant left-handed reached his milestone of 198 balls and bumped against off-spinner Corey Rocchiccioli. This knock marked Padikkal’s seventh first class, which further underlines its growing consistency in red Ball Cricket.

Dhruv Padikkal follows Dhruv Jurgel with a grim ton

Padikkal became the second Indian batter in the game to score a hundred after Wicketkeeper-Batter Dhruv JurelHe reached its century a day earlier. Together the two crucial roles played in the innings of India A after a shaky start against a strong Australian bowling attack.

The couple came together at a crucial moment with India a faltering at 222 to four, staring for a considerable shortage against Australia A’s impressive first innings total of 532/6. By the time Jurget left, the duo put together a partnership of 228 runs for the fifth wicket, as a result of which the hosts brought themselves back into the fight.

While Jurel played the aggressor and informed a smooth 140 of 197 balls with 13 four and 4 sixes, Padikkal took a patient and measured. For a large part of his innings, he trusted soft hands, precise defense and rotating the strike, rather grinding the Australian bowlers. By the time he reached three figures, Padikkal had only hit nine boundaries and emphasized his dependence on placement and temperament instead of flamboyance.

Their contrasting styles mixed perfectly, frustrating the bowling unit of the visitors and the shifting of Momentum in favor of India A. However, the resignation of Jurel brought Australia some relief, but by that time the damage was caused.

India closes the gap on the lead of Australia A

Towards the end of 124 overs, India A 461/5, at the back of Australia A with only 71 runs in their first innings. With wickets in hand and Padikkal still well set up, the hosts will strive to completely erase the shortage and possibly a lead in the upcoming sessions.

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With India, which was set up a busy home test season later this year, including assignments against West -India and South Africa, strong performance in the India could bring a Padikkal closer to senior team conflicts. His ability to anchor innings under pressure has already caught the attention of the selectors, and this century has only strengthened his matter.

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