IPL 2025: Devdutt Padikkal ruled out of remainder of the season, replacement announced

Devdutt Padikkal scored 247 runs in 10 matches of IPL 2025 for RCB.

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have named Mayank Agarwal as the replacement for Devdutt Padikkal for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Devdutt has been ruled out of the rest of the season due to an injury to his right hamstring.

The left-handed batter, who has been a crucial part of the RCB batting line-up, was the second-highest scorer for the side after 11 matches. In IPL 2025, Padikkal has batted in 10 innings, scoring 247 runs, with two half-centuries, and at a strike rate of 150.60.

Bengaluru’s Mayank Agarwal, who made his IPL debut for RCB, is making a comeback after more than a decade. The dynamic right-hand batter has played 127 IPL matches, scoring 2661 runs. He has one IPL hundred and 13 fifties against his name. Mayank joins RCB for INR 1 Crore.

“It’s really unfortunate to lose Devdutt at this stage of the tournament, especially after the impact he’s had this season. He’s been a key part of our top order. We wish him a speedy recovery. At the same time, we’re pleased to welcome Mayank Agarwal to RCB. His experience and versatility will prove valuable for us as we head into the business end of the season,” said Mo Bobat, Director of Cricket, RCB.

RCB’s last three matches in the league stage will be against LSG in Lucknow on May 9, against SRH in Bengaluru on May 13 and against KKR in Bengaluru on May 17.

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