In a thrilling display of resilience, Shardul Thakur showcased his batting prowess by scoring his maiden first-class ceꦏntury during the Ranji Trophy 2023-24 semifinal match b൲etween Mumbai and Tamil Nadu.
Shardul Thakur’s blazing ton
Despite being dropped from India’s Test squad ahead the ongoing series against England, the versatile all-rounder emerged as a beacon of hope for Mumbai after Tamil Nadu skipper Sai Kishore wreaked havoc with a stunning five-wicket haul. Shardul’s remarkable century, achieved in just 89 deliveries and sealed with a powerful six, bolstered Mumbai’s fightback from a precarious position.
Reverberating cheers echoed in the Mumbai dressing room as Thakur’s valiant innings steered the team to a commanding first-innings lead. His century came at a critical juncture for Mumbai, with the team struggling at 106/7 before his remarkable feat.
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Shardul Thakur gets to his century in style 🔥🔥
What a time to score your maiden first-class 💯
The celebrations say it all 👌👌 | | | |
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A look at Shardul Thakur’s FC numbers
With 1,874 runs accumulated across 81 first-class appearances at an average of approximately 17, Shard🅠ul has showcased his batting prowess on multiple occasions.
Despite this being his maiden FC century, Shardul has scored 11 half-centuries. The 32-yea🧜r-old has shown his batting skills in Test cricket as well, amassing 331 runs in 11 matches, with four half-centuries to his name. His previous best score in FC cricket was 87.
Additionally, Shardul has proven his mettle with ⛄the ball, having claimed an impressive tally of 260 wick🐓ets in FC cricket, cementing his status as a valuable asset for Mumbai and Indian cricket.
