Devdutt Paddikal- the rising star of IPL 2020
Devdutt Paddikal had an amazing debut season for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2020. After consistent performances in the Vijay Hazare and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy last year, RCB bought him last year. He did not get a chance to play in the XI and Virat Kohli's performance was not great as they finished last in the points table. Paddikal grabbed his opportunities with both hands as he got to open the innings for RCB in this year’s IPL. In the opening match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai on 21 st September, the left-handed batsman showed his class and impressed with his stroke. He was dropped twice but remained calm to reach a half-century off 36 balls. It was an impressive beginning for Paddikal being dismissed for 56 off 42 balls with boundaries. He and Finch added 90 runs for the opening wicket. Despite his efforts, RCB posted 163 for 5 in 20 overs. Thanks to Chahal's brilliance, RCB registered 10 runs win. Chasing down a massive t...