Musheer Khan Shines Again With Record Double Ton In Ranji Trophy Quarterfinal
In the 2024 Ranji Trophy quarterfinal, all eyes were on Musheer Khan. With Mumbai missing key players Shreyas Iyer and Shivam Dube due to injuries, Musheer got his chance to shine. Showing great skill and determination, he proved himself on the field, just like his brother Sarfaraz. It was a memorable moment, highlighting Musheer's talent and making his family proud.
Despite having limited experience with only three first-class matches under his belt, Musheer had recently exhibited his talent on the global stage by scoring two centuries for India during the Under-19 World Cup in South Africa. And in this crucial quarterfinal match against Baroda, he truly stepped up.
Musheer Khan: Mumbai's anchoring force in victory??
When Mumbai batted first after winning the toss, they sent Musheer in to bat at number three after Prithvi Shaw got out with the team score at 57. Even as other batsmen kept getting out, Musheer stayed strong at one end. Mumbai went from being 72-1 to 142-5, but then Musheer and wicketkeeper Hardik Tamore teamed up and added 181 runs for the sixth wicket.
At the end of the first day, Musheer had scored 128 runs and he continued his good form on the second day. The 18-year-old right-handed batsman played almost on his own and turned his century into a double century, finishing unbeaten on 203 runs. However, despite his efforts, Mumbai faced another collapse in their innings, going from 364-6 to all out for 384.??
Musheer and Sarfaraz: Elevating the Khan family legacy
Musheer's knock comprised 18 boundaries, showcasing his ability to score fluently. Amidst the struggle of other batsmen, his contribution stood out, reflected in Mumbai's innings run rate of 2.7.
Beyond his batting prowess, Musheer also adds value to the team as a handy left-arm spinner, as demonstrated by his seven-wicket haul in the U19 World Cup 2024.
This period proves to be fruitful for the Khan family, with Sarfaraz recently making his Test debut and delivering impressive performances. With Mumbai's rich history in the Ranji Trophy, having won it 41 times, Musheer's heroics could propel them to another title victory, marking a significant chapter in their cricketing journey.
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