The Duleep Trophy is a great platform for young Indian cricketers to showcase their talent. In 2024, Musheer Khan impressed everyone with an extraordinary innings of 181, making a significant mark as one of the best teenage players in the tournament’s history.
However, Musheer Khan isn’t the only young player who has delivered remarkable performances. Over the years, several teenagers have wowed cricket fans with record-breaking scores in the Duleep Trophy.
Here’s a look at the top five highest scores in Duleep Trophy
5. Ajinkya Rahane – 172 (2008)
In a 2008 Duleep Trophy match between West Zone and the England Lions in Vadodara, Ajinkya Rahane scored an impressive 172. His innings lasted 293 balls and included 26 boundaries. Rahane’s performance was crucial in West Zone’s first-innings score of 494, helping them secure a 9-wicket victory.
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4. Musheer Khan – 181 (2024)
In a 2024 Duleep Trophy match between India A and India B in Bengaluru, Musheer Khan played a magnificent knock of 181. Despite India B being in trouble at 94/7, Musheer’s innings of 373 balls, with 16 boundaries and 5 sixes, helped his team reach over 300. His performance was key in rescuing his team, and he received support from Navdeep Saini, who added a valuable fifty.
3. Yash Dhull – 193 (2022)
In the 2022 Duleep Trophy quarter-final in Puducherry, Yash Dhull scored 193 off 243 balls, marking the third-highest score by a teenager in the tournament’s history. His innings, which included 28 boundaries and 2 sixes, was pivotal in North Zone’s total of 545. Dhull’s performance set up North Zone for a first-innings lead and a draw against East Zone.
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2. Vinod Kambli – 208 (1992)
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Kambli in action
In the 1992 Duleep Trophy semi-final at Wankhede, Vinod Kambli scored a remarkable 208, the second-highest score by a teenager in the tournament. His innings included 24 boundaries and 3 sixes. Kambli’s performance was crucial in West Zone’s total of 682/9 declared and led to a dominant victory over East Zone.
1. Baba Aparajith – 212 (2013)
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Baba Aparajith
In the 2013 Duleep Trophy quarter-final, Baba Aparajith scored 212 off 351 balls, making him the second youngest player to score a double century in the tournament. His innings, with 17 boundaries and a six, was essential in South Zone’s total of 600/9 declared. Aparajith’s partnership with Manish Pandey (213) helped South Zone secure a win based on the first-innings lead, despite the match ending in a draw.
Musheer Khan’s performance in 2024 adds to the rich history of young talent in the Duleep Trophy, showcasing the exceptional abilities of teenage cricketers over the years.
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