5 Highest Scores By A Teenager In Duleep Trophy

Musheer Khan played a stunning knock in Duleep Trophy 2024 (X)Musheer Khan played a stunning knock in Duleep Trophy 2024 (X)

The Duleep Trophy has always been a stage where young guns in Indian cricket step up and show what they’re made of. Recently, Musheer Khan turned heads with his insane knock of 181 in the 2024 Duleep Trophy, cementing his place among the best teenage talents to ever grace the tournament.

But Musheer Khan isn’t the only youngster to set the stage on fire. Over the years, we’ve seen some jaw-dropping performances from teenagers who’ve smashed records and left their mark on the game.

Let’s dive into the top five highest scores by teenagers in the Duleep Trophy:

5. Ajinkya Rahane - 172 (2008)

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In the 2008 Duleep Trophy Group B match between West Zone and the England Lions at Vadodara, Ajinkya Rahane delivered a remarkable performance, scoring a superb 172.

His innings, which lasted 293 balls and included 26 boundaries, is the fifth-highest score by a teenager in Duleep Trophy history.

Rahane's knock was instrumental in West Zone's first-innings total of 494, helping his team build a significant lead over the England Lions. His composed yet aggressive batting display set the foundation for West Zone's dominant 9-wicket victory.

4. Musheer Khan - 181 (2024)

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In the Duleep Trophy 2024 match between India A and India B in Bengaluru, Musheer Khan turned out to be the standout performer for India B with a magnificent knock of 181. Coming in at a dismal position after India B lost quick wickets, Musheer played a patient yet commanding innings, facing 373 balls and hitting 16 boundaries and 5 sixes.

His knock was crucial in rescuing his team from a tough spot at 94/7 to a more respectable total of over 300. While wickets tumbled around him, the 19-year-old held the innings together, showcasing his incredible spirit at such a young age.

He found some support from Navdeep Saini, who contributed with a vital fifty, allowing India B to recover from early troubles.

3. Yash Dhull - 193 (2022)

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During the 2022 Duleep Trophy quarter-final at Puducherry, Yash Dhull delivered an impressive knock of 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 instrumental in North Zone's total of 545.

Dhull's classy performance laid the foundation for North Zone's dominance, helping them secure a first-innings lead and eventually drawing the match against East Zone which they won based on the first innings lead.

2. Vinod Kambli - 208 (1992)

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During the 1992 Duleep Trophy semi-final at Wankhede, Vinod Kambli played a stunning innings of 208, the second-highest score by a teenager in the tournament’s history. His knock included 24 boundaries and 3 sixes, which reflected his ability to find gaps and clear the ropes with ease.

Kambli's innings was the cornerstone of West Zone’s formidable total of 682/9 declared, as he dominated the bowlers with a blend of exquisite strokeplay and aggression.

His monumental effort helped West Zone crush East Zone by an innings and 355 runs as they were bowled out for 185 and 142 in the first and second innings respectively.

1. Baba Aparajith - 212 (2013)

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In the 2013 Duleep Trophy quarter-final, Baba Aparajith made history as the second youngest teenager to score a double century in the tournament, smashing 212 off 351 balls.

His innings, featuring 17 boundaries and a six, anchored South Zone’s massive total of 600/9 declared after they were struggling at 52/3. Aparajith’s composure and technique shone through as he built a crucial 242-run stand with Manish Pandey (213), steering South Zone to a dominant position.

Despite the match ending in a draw, South Zone won on the first-innings lead, with Aparajith's record-breaking knock standing as one of the standout performances by a young cricketer in the Duleep Trophy.