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In a remarkable cricketing feat, 19-year-old Musheer Khan overjoyed the audience in the Wankhede Stadium by scoring a century for Mumbai on Day 3 during the Ranji Trophy 2024 final against Vidarbha on Tuesday (March 12). This young sensation had recently made a mark in the ICC U19 World Cup and continued to display extraordinary talent.
Musheer Khan special ton for Mumbai
Despite a lackluster first innings where Mumbai bundled out for 224 only, Mumbai’s batters, led by Ajinkya Rahane‘s resilient 78-run knock staged a comeback in the second innings. Musheer, along with Rahane and Shreyas Iyer, punished Vidarbha’s bowlers, propelling Mumbai to a commanding position.
His century, completed in 255 balls, demonstrated maturity beyond his years, elevating Mumbai to a formidable lead over 450 runs. Eventually he got out after scoring 136. Apart from Musheer, Iyer also contributed by scoring 95 runs and provided a glimpses of being in great touch after recently losing the BCCI’s central contract.
Record-breaking moment: Surpasses Sachin Tendulkar
Notably, Musheer, at 19 years and 14 days, surpassed the legendary Sachin Tendulkar‘s record, becoming the youngest Mumbai batter to hit a century in a Ranji Trophy final – a feat previously accomplished by Tendulkar at the age of 21 in 1994-95, where he scored two centuries (140 and 139) leading Mumbai to triumph against Punjab.
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Future prospects of a rising star
Musheer’s record-breaking century marked a significant personal milestone and positioned him as a rising star in Indian cricket. As he continues to dazzle with his cricketing prowess, fans eagerly anticipate witnessing more stellar performances and milestones in his burgeoning career.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Vidarbha have a breakthrough but I fear Mumbai might have gone too far ahead. Mighty impressed with young Musheer Khan's temperament. I only hope that, going ahead, he develops his spin bowling too.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 12, 2024
Shreyas Iyer looking solid. Good to see him dominate in such a big match. Almost run a ball inning.
I am also impressed by Musheer Khan's resilience. He has showed his talent in the Ranji after his U-19 WC stint. If he adds some more shots & don't stop bowling he is a 🇮🇳 star.— Abhishek Ojha (@vicharabhio) March 12, 2024
Musheer Khan (19y 14d) is Mumbai's youngest centurion in a #RanjiTrophy final since Sachin Tendulkar in 1994-95, where he scored twin centuries against Punjab a few weeks short of his 22nd birthday. In the QF v Baroda, he had become Mumbai's second-youngest double centurion.
— Lalith Kalidas (@lal__kal) March 12, 2024
Century for Musheer Khan 💯👏
A gritty knock from the youngster under pressure 💪#RanjiTrophy | @IDFCFIRSTBank | #Final | #MUMvVID
Follow the match ▶️ https://t.co/k7JhkLhOID pic.twitter.com/bnu7C87qZP
— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) March 12, 2024
Mumbai have almost sealed their 42nd #RanjiTrophy Championship
Unbeaten 154 run partnership between Musheer & Iyer for the 4th wicket takes Mum to an overall lead of 437 with 7 wickets in hand and 2.5 days still left – Musheer is on 118* & Iyer on 92*
It appears Mum will grind…
— Sameer (@BesuraTaansane) March 12, 2024
Musheer Khan will be a player to watch out for 👌🏻
At 19, the temperament and class he has is something that you don’t see often. Additionally he bowls left arm spin as well.
— Striver (@striver_79) March 12, 2024
Nothing going to stop Musheer from having Sarfarazesque numbers in the domestic circuit. Looks very strong temperamentally for his age
— Prashanth S 🍉 (@ps_it_is) March 12, 2024
Mr. consistent Musheer Khan 💪🙌#MusheerKhan #RanjiTrophy #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/47kUKIiElZ
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) March 12, 2024
HUNDRED!
Musheer Khan scores a century in the Ranji Trophy final. He is not letting Mumbai feel the absence of his brother Sarfaraz Khan.
What a Talent⭐️💯#MusheerKhan | #RanjiTrophy | #MUMvVID pic.twitter.com/6uy3eQfqTh
— Kanav Bali🏏 (@Concussion__Sub) March 12, 2024
– Double Hundred in Quarter Final.
– Fifty in Semi Final.
– Hundred in Final.19-year-old Musheer Khan making big statements in Ranji Trophy, he is standing tall for Mumbai in the big stage, A star in making. ⭐ 🫡 pic.twitter.com/5jSBgUsmG1
— Sachin Kumar Vishwakarma (@apnasachinkumar) March 12, 2024
Musheer Khan (younger brother of Sarfaraz Khan) has hit an impactful century in the #RanjiTrophyFinal for Mumbai
Has been a good couple of months for their father Naushad Khan, who has worked on both of them
Musheer represented India in the U19 ODI WC and player very well & now…
— Mandar Manmohan Sawant (@MandarSawant184) March 12, 2024
We may soon witness both Sarfaraj Khan and Musheer Khan in Indian team…
Another briliant hundred in Most important match Ranji trophy. #RanjiTrophyFinal #RanjiTrophy pic.twitter.com/2JTpE9zFIy— Satya Prakash (@Satya_Prakash08) March 12, 2024
Musheer Khan finished as the second highest run scorer at the U-19 WC, then scored a double hundred for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy QF, a half century in the SF (both of which came in challenging situations), and is currently unbeaten on 51 in the final. Some talent.
— Shaan Waseem (@shaanwaseem2) March 11, 2024
