Hyderabad’s Tanmay Agarwal Smashes Fastest Triple Century In First-Class Cricket History, Scores 300 In 147 Balls
Hyderabad opener Tanmay Agarwal created history by smashing the fastest triple century in the history of first-class cricket. Agarwal achieved this remarkable feat in just 147 deliveries against Arunachal Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy 2023-2024 round four match held at the NexGen Cricket Ground in Hyderabad on January 26. By surpassing South Africa’s Marco Marais’s record, who scored a triple century in 191 balls in 2017, Agarwal etched his name in the annals of cricket history.
Opting to bowl after winning the toss, Hyderabad’s bowling attack successfully limited Arunachal Pradesh to a mere 172 runs. In response, Hyderabad displayed an extraordinary batting performance, amassing a formidable total of 529/1 before stumps on the first day.
The day truly belonged to Tanmay Agarwal, who not only scored a triple century but also set multiple records along the way. Agarwal surpassed Virender Sehwag’s previous record of 284 runs during the second day of the Brabourne Test against Sri Lanka in 2009. What makes Agarwal’s achievement even more extraordinary is that he became the first Indian batsman to score 300 or more runs in a single day of first-class cricket. At the end of the day’s play, the 28-year-old left-handed opener remained unbeaten on a colossal 323* off just 160 deliveries. His innings included an impressive tally of 33 boundaries and 21 sixes, guiding Hyderabad to their imposing total.
Not only did Agarwal rewrite the record books with his triple century, but he also eclipsed Ishan Kishan’s record of hitting the most sixes, 14, in an innings in India’s first-class cricket history. Agarwal’s magnificent knock was complemented by captain Rahul Singh, with the duo sharing a remarkable 449-run partnership for the opening wicket in just 40.2 overs. Singh contributed 185 runs off a mere 105 balls, enhancing Hyderabad’s dominance over Arunachal Pradesh.
Furthermore, Agarwal broke a long-standing record held by former Indian captain Ravi Shastri. He achieved the fastest First-Class double hundred by an Indian, reaching the 200-run mark in just 119 balls. This impressive milestone also ranks as the second-fastest double century in the history of first-class cricket.
Tanmay Agarwal’s breathtaking performance has left cricket enthusiasts and experts in awe, marveling at his exceptional talent and skill. His ability to accelerate the scoring rate and maintain consistency throughout his innings is a testament to his prowess as an opening batsman.
As the news of Agarwal’s extraordinary achievement spreads, it is clear that his name will forever be etched in the record books of Indian cricket. His feat serves as an inspiration to aspiring cricketers and a reminder of the incredible feats that can be achieved through dedication, hard work, and talent.
Hyderabad’s Tanmay Agarwal has unquestionably made history with his fastest triple century in first-class cricket, setting new benchmarks and raising the bar for future generations of batsmen.
