Ravi Shatri double century: Batting in cricket is constantly evolving and bowlers don't get many opportunities these days. In today's cricket, the batsman is the one who runs the game, but this was not the case earlier. Earlier cricket was dominated by bowlers and at that time playing big innings was very difficult for the batsmen. However, despite this, 39 years ago today, an Indian all-rounder played such an innings that everyone lost their senses.
Ravi Shastri scored the fastest double century in first-class cricket
Indian all-rounder Ravi Shastri was one of the most lethal all-rounders of his time. He also showed a glimpse of it in the Ranji Trophy match against Baroda. Shastri scored the fastest double century in first-class cricket in terms of time while batting deadly. Shastri completed his double century in less than two hours (113 minutes). It was the fastest double century at that time.
In this match, Shastri also hit six consecutive sixes in Tilak Raj's over. He became the first Indian batsman and only the second batsman in the world to do so. Before Shastri, only West Indies legend Gary Sobers had hit six sixes in an over. Shastri remained unbeaten in his innings by scoring 200 runs in 123 balls. During this time he hit 13 fours and 13 sixes. Shastri did this feat in the second innings for Mumbai and the match ended in a draw.
Shastri's record broken after 33 years
For 32 years, no one could break Shastri's record, but in the 2017-18 season, a batsman from Afghanistan broke his record. A batsman named Shafiqullah broke Shastri's record by scoring a double century in just 103 minutes. Shafiqullah remained unbeaten with a double century in just 89 balls. His innings included a total of 11 fours and 22 sixes. He faced 29 balls to complete his half century. Then the next 50 was made in just 23 balls. After this, he showed his fiery avatar and quickly scored a double century.
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