Devdutt Padikkal lauded by netizens for breaking top Dream11 IPL record of all-time

Indian Premier League's humongous success can be credited to fact that it has provided a platform for up and coming Indian players to rub shoulders with  stalwarts of world cricket. re have been several players whose inclusion in India side was fast-tracked due to a successful Dream11 IPL season. Youngsters have also lived up to expectations in ir 13th season as well, especially Bangalore's Devdutt Padikkal, who has broken a top record this season. 

Shreyas Iyer's long-standing record broken by Devdutt Padikkal 

20-year-old batsman has been outstanding in carving a niche for himself as a dependable performer at top of order in star-studded Bangalore batting line up. youngster has shown a splendid display of maturity at such a young and also has scored runs with great flair. Devdutt Padikkal has claimed record of scoring most runs in a debut season by an Indian batsman. 

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southpaw has surpassed Shreyas Iyer, who held record after he amassed 439 runs in 2015 season. Devdutt Padikkal has been in scintillating form and has proved his mettle with consistent performances with bat. With 472 runs in 14 matches, left-hander has taken competition by storm. Impressed with his stellar run, fans appreciated batsman for his dazzling kcks:

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Devdutt Padikkal Dream11 IPL stats 

Only KL Rahul has scored more runs than Devdutt Padikkal as of w in Dream11 IPL 2020 as left-hander has jumped to second place in list of top run-getters of season. With his consistent performances, he has been a revelation for Bangalore side. KL Rahul is leading list with 670 runs to his name in 14 matches. With five half-centuries, he has recorded most number of 50 plus scores for an uncapped Indian batsman. 

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Delhi vs Bangalore: Dependable Devdutt Padikkal sets tone with a half-century 

contest is of utmost importance for both franchise, as  fortunes of losing team could possibly take a hit. Padikkal did t let occasion get better off him and batting impeccably under pressure and raced to his fifth half-century. Despite his kck of 51, middle order could t capitalize on steady start. Bangalore eventually posted a decent total of 152 runs. 

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Im source: IPL Twitter