Sarfaraz Khan Breaks Record with Double Hundred in Irani Cup
Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan scores 210 not out, surpassing a 52-year-old record and joining elite company in the Irani Cup.
- Sarfaraz Khan scored 210 not out in the Irani Cup, becoming the first Mumbai batter to hit a double hundred in the tournament's history.
- He broke the previous record held by Ramnath Patkar, who scored 195 against Rest of India in 1972.
- Khan's performance helped Mumbai reach a commanding total of 500 runs, recovering from a shaky start at 139 for 4.
- His innings included crucial partnerships with Ajinkya Rahane and Tanish Kotian, adding 131 and 183 runs respectively.
- Sarfaraz, who was released from the Indian Test squad, now averages 69.6 in first-class cricket, the second highest in India after Vijay Merchant.