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IPL 2021: Devdutt Padikkal Lights Up Twitter With Maiden Century For RCB

IPL 2021: Devdutt Padikkal smacked 101 off 52 deliveries to bring up his maiden IPL century and Twitter was full of reactions.

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IPL 2021: Devdutt Padikkal Lights Up Twitter With Maiden Century For RCB

IPL 2021: Devdutt Padikkal powered RCB to a 10-wicket win against Rajasthan Royals.© BCCI/IPL

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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) opener Devdutt Padikkal scored his maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) century to help chase down 178 with more than three overs to go against Rajasthan Royals (RR). Padikkal played a blinder of a knock, scoring 101 off 52 deliveries. This was the fastest century in the IPL by an uncapped player. Padikkal and captain Virat Kohli, who remained unbeaten as RCB registered a 10-wicket victory, also registered the highest opening partnership in the history of the tournament.

The left-hander had a slow start to the tournament after missing the first game having just recovered from COVID-19 days before. But he rocketed back to form with his stunning display which saw him dominate the Rajasthan bowlers.

His outstanding knock set Twitter abuzz.

"Devdutt Padikkal has played a supremely masterful innings. The sheer power and dominance of his stroke-play was something to behold. And, he enjoys batting with his captain Virat Kohli. Well played," wrote former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop.

"Fantastic innings from young Padikkal. And this year @RCBTweets are in ominous form, which is great to see. Kohli and Padikkal made it look very easy," Virender Sehwag tweeted.

"That was some hammering," wrote former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad.

Devdutt Padikkal has played a supremely masterful innings. The sheer power and dominance of his stroke-play was something to behold. And, he enjoys batting with his captain Virat Kohli. Well played @RCBTweets

Fantastic innings from young Padikkal. And this year @RCBTweets are in ominous form, which is great to see. Kohli and Padikkal made it look very easy. #RCBvRR pic.twitter.com/fIUC9lImjP

That was some hammering.
RCB fans Watching Padikkal and Kohli today.#RCBvRR pic.twitter.com/0iktiyZ8Wh

There were several other reactions too, including from RCB's opposition camps:

Congrats on your first Padikkal Dev #WhistlePodu @devdpd07

Padikkal, please stop.

The student and the master at work. Fabulous viewing. These Southpaws make it look easy - @devdpd07 @imVkohli @RCBTweets #RCBvsRR #IPL2021 pic.twitter.com/2HsQKN7nXZ

Congrats @devdpd07 on a wonderful century and I m sure there is going to be a lot more in the future! Congrats to @imVkohli on crossing 6k runs in IPl! Demolishing act by @RCBTweets of the highest order! #RCBvRR pic.twitter.com/T7QxgjsyFA

Brilliant by @devdpd07 it was an inning which was pleasing to the eye.

Amazing knock from Padikkal! Such class and composure

Well played, Devdutt. Fourth Karnataka batsman to score a century in the IPL. Take a bow, young man. Wishing you a many more centuries in the future @devdpd07 #DoddaMathu #RCB #IPL2021

Tough loss tonight but watched a @imVkohli masterclass from the best seat in da house and @devdpd07 was insaneee too gg's #RRvsRCB #IPL2021 pic.twitter.com/EYnhOYZHQo

Gettin to witnessed th best of @RCBTweets . what fun,,
4 of 4,, wata start. This should give the bst confidence eva.
Bet wshs @imVkohli,, selfless playing proving once again wat
a fab leader u r.@devdpd07 , hats off.... proved u r a champ once again. Come stronger.
Cheers

Devdutt Padikkal is batting at a totally different level. And I love the way Virat has just allowed him to take centre stage, taking singles and putting him back on strike. Feel for RR, fought back superbly while batting, but RCB & their faithful fans deserve a great year

Maiden century in IPL for Gayle and Prince Padikkal on same day with Kohli on other end.

Coincidence and emotions at its best. @RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/txJoFm2lgj

This is just the beginning, Padikkal is going to rule the Cricket World in coming years
Trolled, Criticised, Humiliated : But he has came back. What an innings idolo pic.twitter.com/e6f8Ma86Ih

The win means RCB are the only team to stay unbeaten after four games played. They lead the table, with a two-point advantage over Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals. They will be up against second-placed CSK in their next game on Sunday.

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