Musheer Khan, a 19-year-old prodigy, made a sensational Duleep Trophy debut, leaving an indelible mark on the tournament’s history. In the match between India B and India A at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday, Musheer achieved the third-highest score by a teenager in the Duleep Trophy, smashing 181 runs off 373 balls. His innings, decorated with 16 fours and 5 sixes, was a testament to his immense talent and potential. This was Musheer’s third first-class century in just his seventh match, showcasing his consistency and class.
His stellar performance placed him amongst the elite teenage Duleep Trophy debutants. The list is topped by Baba Aparajith (South Zone) who scored 212 runs against West Zone in 2013. Yash Dhull (North Zone) followed closely with 193 runs against East Zone in 2022. Musheer’s impressive 181 runs now secures him the third spot, surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar who scored 159 runs on his debut against East Zone in 1991.
Musheer’s remarkable innings has not only set a new benchmark for teenage debutants but has also ignited excitement about his future prospects in the world of cricket. His ability to perform at such a high level at such a young age suggests that he has the potential to become a force to be reckoned with in the years to come.
