XtraTime Web Desk: Sachin Tendulkar was the first one who showed the world that it is possible, later on, Sehwag and Rohit Sharma mastered it with an indomitable spirit. But double hundred in Indian domestic cricket? Nope, it has never happened before. Karanveer Kaushal on Saturday became the first ever batsman to score a double ton in a Plate group match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
The Uttarakhand batsman slammed a 135-ball 202 at a strike-rate of 149.63, which had 18 boundaries and nine sixes. After put in to bat by Sikkim in Nadiad, a massive opening partnership between Karanveer and Vineet Saxena (100) helped Uttarakhand post an imposing total of 366 for 2 in 50 overs.
The previous best individual score of 187 was by Mumbai’s Ajinkya Rahane against Maharashtra in the 2007-08 season. Moreover, Karanveer is just behind Puneet Bisht at second in the batting charts of the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, with 467 runs from seven matches at an average of 77.83.
Highest individual scores in Vijay Hazare Trophy:
Runs | Player | Team | Opposition | Venue | Season |
202 | Karanveer Kaushal | Uttarakhand | Sikkim | Nadiad | 2018/19 |
187 | Ajinkya Rahane | Mumbai | Maharashtra | Pune | 2007/08 |
178* | Wasim Jaffer | Mumbai | Baroda | Pune | 2007/08 |
170* | Wasim Jaffer | Mumbai | Delhi | Delhi | 2006/07 |
169 | Robin Uthappa | Karnataka | Goa | Porvorim | 2012/13 |