Tanmay Agarwal In Ranji Trophy 2024: In the Ranji Trophy being played these days, Arunachal Pradesh’s Tanmay Agarwal has come close to breaking the record of 501* runs of former West Indies batsman Brian Lara. In the match being played against Hyderabad, Tanmay has scored 323* runs with the help of 21 sixes in 160 balls. Thanks to this inning, Tanmay became the player to score the fastest triple half-century in first class cricket. He had touched the figure of 300 runs in just 147 balls.
Not only a triple, but Tanmay also became the player to score the fastest double century in first class cricket. He had completed his double century in just 119 balls. Tanmay, who has hit 21 sixes so far, has also made the record of hitting most sixes in an innings of Ranji Trophy.
On the very first day of the match being played between Arunachal Pradesh and Hyderabad, Tanmay achieved the feat of scoring the fastest triple century. By the end of the day, he had reached the score of 323 runs. Tanmay played this brilliant innings while playing in the opening, in which captain Gehlot Rahul Singh supported him very well. Arunachal captain played an innings of 185 runs in 105 balls with the help of 26 fours and 3 sixes. Both of them made a partnership of 345 runs for the first wicket.
Batting first in the match, Arunachal Pradesh team has put 529/1 runs on the board by the end of the first day. Abhirath Reddy is present at the crease along with Tanmay till the end of the day. Abhirath has scored 19* runs in 24 balls with the help of 2 fours.
10 Highlights of this match
- Triple Century Record: Tanmay Agarwal’s remarkable innings of 323* runs in just 160 balls makes him the fastest triple centurion in first-class cricket, challenging Brian Lara’s legendary record.
- Double Century Blitz: Tanmay Agarwal achieves the fastest double century, reaching the milestone in an astonishing 119 balls, showcasing his exceptional batting prowess.
- Record-Breaking Sixes: Tanmay sets a new record in Ranji Trophy by hitting an astounding 21 sixes in a single innings, solidifying his reputation as a six-hitting sensation.
- Opening Partnership Marvel: Tanmay and Captain Gehlot Rahul Singh forge a formidable opening partnership, amassing an impressive 345 runs for the first wicket.
- Captain’s Contribution: Captain Rahul Singh shines with a stellar innings of 185 runs in just 105 balls, playing a pivotal role in the team’s commanding performance.
- Fastest Triple Century by Day’s End: Tanmay achieves the feat of scoring the fastest triple century by the end of the first day, showcasing his dominance from the very beginning of the match.
- Run Extravaganza: Arunachal Pradesh declares their batting prowess, accumulating a staggering total of 529/1 runs by the conclusion of the first day.
- Tanmay’s Rapid Milestones: The batsman’s rapid progression to 300 runs in just 147 balls showcases his ability to set milestones at an extraordinary pace.
- Historic Opening Display: Tanmay’s brilliance unfolds while playing in the opening position, setting the stage for a historic chapter in the Ranji Trophy.
- Unbeaten Partnership: Abhirath Reddy stands tall with Tanmay Agarwal at the crease, contributing an unbeaten 19* runs and strengthening Arunachal Pradesh’s dominant position in the match.
Brian Lara’s record close to being broken
The record of making the highest individual score in first class is held in the name of Brian Lara. Lara had scored 501* runs in first class. Now Tanmay of Arunachal Pradesh can break this record. Looking at the speed with which Tanmay is batting, it seems that he will break Lara’s record in just a few balls on the next day.
