Bengaluru, Jan. 12 -- Devdutt Padikkal produced a composed and authoritative unbeaten knock to headline Karnataka's 55-run victory over Mumbai via the VJD Method in a rain-affected first quarterfinal of the Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1 here on Monday.
Padikkal was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 81 off 95 balls, an innings that ensured Karnataka stayed well ahead of the VJD par score before rain brought an early end to the contest. His knock proved decisive in a high-pressure knockout game, effectively sealing Karnataka's passage forward.
Earlier, Karnataka's disciplined bowling effort restricted Mumbai to 254 for 8 after the hosts won the toss and elected to bowl. Mumbai struggled...