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Padikkal's Smooth Moves Steal the Show for RCB in IPL 2026

Padikkal's Smooth Moves Steal the Show for RCB in IPL 2026

Yo, SRH coach Daniel Vettori be spillin' the beans about how Devdutt Padikkal flipped the script for RCB in the IPL 2026 opener. Droppin' a blazing 26-ball 61, he helped RCB chase down 202 runs in just 15.4 overs, lettin' Virat do his thing too. Vettori said Padikkal's fire was the real game-changer, keepin' it smooth and fly.

Quick rundown

Devdutt Padikkal's explosive innings turned the game for RCB.
RCB chased down 202 runs in just 15.4 overs.
Jacob Duffy impressed with a match-winning spell on IPL debut.
SRH struggled without key bowlers Pat Cummins and Brydon Carse.
Daniel Vettori praised Padikkal's impact and Duffy's bowling.

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