Dhruv Shorey's unbeaten 118 (Source: @Saabir_Saabu01/x.com)
Limited-overs cricket has always been a powerhouse of entertainment, lighting up both domestic and international stages with nonstop drama. The Vijay Hazare Trophy, the domestic 50-over has gifted some of the superstars who didn’t just play the limited over format, they carved their own legacy.
As another thrill-filled season of the tournament is going on, lanes of India are whispering just one name, Dhruv Shorey. With two centuries in two matches, he shattered the big stage as the world can’t stop praising him enough.
But it is not the first time that the Vidarbha batter is making waves. In the quarter-final of the previous Vijay Hazare Trophy, he left the cricketing world stunned with a breathtaking knock that turned heads everywhere. Let’s relive Shorey’s demolition knock.
Rajasthan set the bar sky-high as Vidarbha face a mountain to climb
Since the domestic 50-over tournament was introduced to Indian cricket, the tournament became a breeding ground of the future superstars. From grassroots gems to proven match-winners, many have carved lasting legacies, and Dhruv Shorey stands tall among them. The last edition of the tournament saw the beast form of the batter as he delivered some of the explosive knocks.
Completing the group stage, Vidarbha met Rajasthan in the second quarter final match and the world witnessed intense white-ball excitement. While batting first, Rajasthan faced early blows but their mighty comeback stunned the world.
After early exits for Manav Suthar and Abhijeet Tomar, Mahipal Lomror and Deepak Hooda’s match-turning 71-run stand dragged the game back in Rajasthan’s favor. Shubham Garhwal and Kartik Sharma then took charge, their fluent half-centuries injecting momentum at the perfect time.
Later on Deepak Chahar and Kukna Ajay Singh’s 46-run stand helped the side to set a massive total of 291 runs. With collective dominance and fearless intent, Rajasthan delivered a complete team effort to throw down a daunting challenge.
Shorey rolls up his sleeves and unleashes a batting masterclass
After Rajasthan challenged them with the massive target, Vidarbha took the challenge with a brave heart. Coming to open the innings, Dhruv Shorey came to open the innings with Yash Rathod and never looked back. Even as Rajasthan’s bowlers threatened to seize control, Vidarbha tightened their grip on the contest.
The first blow arrived when Rathod departed for 39, ending a rock-solid 92-run opening stand. After he walked away, Karun Nair joined Shorey and the side created history. Shorey combined patience with batting brilliance and the opponent bowlers faced his furry.
As Karun Nair unleashed firepower, Shorey anchored the innings. After completing a gritty fifty, he eyed a deserving century while dominating the opponent bowlers. The Rajasthan bowlers threw everything at him but Dhruv refused to bow down.
Channeling his inner fire, he smashed a nerve-wracking hundred and kept hitting hard. With a 200-run partnership with Karun Nair, he powered Vidarbha towards a spectacular win. Being unbeaten in 118 runs in 131 balls with 10 boundaries and three sixes, he showcased his excellence on the big stage.
The emphatic nine-wicket triumph sealed a semi-final berth and left the cricketing world in awe of his brilliance. Vidarbha has gifted some unreal talents to Indian cricket, but Dhruv Shorey stands out. After a stellar run last season, he has picked up right where he left off, and fans are bracing themselves for yet another thrilling campaign.
