• Mumbai's Musheer Khan scored a stunning double century in a crucial Ranji Trophy Quarterfinal match against Baroda.

  • Musheer hammered 203 runs from 357 balls, including 18 boundaries.

Fans in awe as Sarfaraz Khan’s brother Musheer smashes stellar double century for Mumbai in Ranji Trophy 2024 Quarterfinals
Musheer Khan (Image Source: Twitter)

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In a crucial Ranji Trophy 2024 Quarterfinal match against Baroda at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC, Mumbai, Musheer Khan, the talented younger brother of Sarfaraz Khan, emerged as the saviour for Mumbai. Faced with a daunting task as Mumbai stood at 99/4 and missing key players like Shreyas Iyer and Shivam Dube, Musheer exhibited exceptional resilience, crafting a stunning double century to steer Mumbai to a commendable score of 384.

Musheer Khan’s patience and valiant knock for Mumbai

With Mumbai facing adversity, Musheer showcased a complete turnaround from his aggressive approach in the U19 World Cup 2024. Playing in only his fourth first-class match, the 18-year-old batted with patience and determination, scoring 203 runs from 357 balls, including 18 boundaries without hitting a six. His sedate innings played a pivotal role in stabilizing Mumbai’s innings and setting up a formidable total.

Crucial partnership with Hardik Tamore

On Day 1, amidst wickets falling around him, Musheer found a crucial partner in wicketkeeper-batter Hardik Tamore. The duo orchestrated a brilliant 181-run partnership for the sixth wicket, with Musheer contributing 117 runs from 195 balls. Hardik’s support, scoring 57 from 248 deliveries, played a significant role in bringing the Ajinkya Rahane-led Mumbai outfit back on track. The partnership showcased Musheer’s ability to anchor the innings under pressure.

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Transition from U19 World Cup success

Musheer’s stellar performance in the Ranji Trophy follows his success in the recently concluded Under-19 World Cup. As the second-highest run-scorer in the tournament, he amassed 360 runs in seven matches with an impressive average of 60 and a remarkable strike rate of 98.09. Despite India losing to Australia in the final, Musheer’s consistent and dominant displays earned him recognition as one of the best players in the competition.

The Khan brothers’ cricketing journey

Musheer’s remarkable innings comes in the context of his elder brother Sarfaraz earning his maiden call-up to the Indian team. Sarfaraz’s impressive Test debut against England in Rajkot, where he slammed twin half-centuries, adds another chapter to the success story of the Khan brothers in Indian cricket. Musheer’s century in the Ranji Trophy Quarterfinals now adds to the family’s cricketing legacy, underlining their collective impact on the sport.

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