Ranji Trophy 2022: U19 WC captain Yash Dhull scripts HISTORY, becomes only third Indian to score twin centuries on First-Class debut – Delhi batter Yash Dhull scripted history on Sunday, when he scored his second century in the Ranji Trophy 2022 match against Tamil Nadu. With this ton, he has become only the third Indian to score centuries in both innings of first-class debut. Follow Ranji Trophy 2022 live updates on InsideSport.IN.
Earlier, the U19 World Cup-winning skipper had also scored a ton in the first innings of the ongoing match. And now the right-handed batter registered yet another ton in the second innings on Day 4 of the ongoing Elite Group H contest here at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.
Ranji Trophy 2022: U19 WC captain Yash Dhull scripts HISTORY, becomes only third Indian to score twin centuries on First Class debut
Sent out to open, Dhull brought up the three-figure mark in the second innings off 200 balls with the help of 13 boundaries. He is the only third Indian batter to score centuries in both innings of FC debut. Previously, Nari Contractor and Vijay Awate had scored back-to-back centuries on their first-class debut.
𝙒𝙃𝘼𝙏. 𝘼. 𝘿𝙀𝘽𝙐𝙏! 👏 👏
💯 in the first innings 💪
💯 in the second innings 💪What a way to announce his arrival in First-Class cricket! 🙌 🙌 #RanjiTrophy | #DELvTN | @Paytm
Well done, @YashDhull2002! 👍 👍
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In the first innings, the right-handed young Delhi batter was dismissed after playing a knock of 113. Sent to bat first, Delhi scored 452 runs in the first innings while Tamil Nadu posted 494, gaining a lead of 42 runs.
Ranji Trophy 2022: U19 WC captain Yash Dhull scripts HISTORY, becomes only third Indian to score twin centuries on First Class debut
List of players who scored centuries in both innings of first-class debut:
- Arthur Morris – 148 & 111, New South Wales vs Queensland
- Nari Contractor – 152 & 102*, Gujarat vs Baroda
- Aamer Malik – 132* & 110, Lahore City A vs Railways
- Noor Ali Zadran – 130 & 100*, Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe XI
- Tharanga Indika – 158 & 103*, Police Sports Club vs Seeduwa Raddoluwa Cricket Club
- Virag Awate – 126 & 112 – Maharashtra vs Vidarbha
- Travis Dean – 154* & 109*, Victoria vs Queensland
- Haji Murad – 102 & 142, Amo Region vs Speen Ghar Region
Ranji Trophy 2022: U19 WC captain Yash Dhull scripts HISTORY, becomes only third Indian to score twin centuries on First Class debut
