In the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 match held on December 26 at Rajkot, Vidarbha defeated Hyderabad by a commanding margin of 89 runs. The standout performer was 33-year-old Dhruv Shorey from Vidarbha, who scored a remarkable 109 runs. With this innings, Shorey equalled a major world record in List A cricket previously held by Indian batsman N. Jagadeesan.
Dhruv Shorey and N. Jagadeesan now jointly hold the record for the most consecutive centuries in List A cricket, each having scored five back-to-back hundreds. Jagadeesan set this record during the 2022-23 Vijay Hazare Trophy, and Shorey matched it with his consistent performances. The right-handed batsman demonstrated exceptional technique, skill, and resilience, highlighting the importance of playing an anchor role in modern-day cricket, which often favours quick scoring.
Shorey’s impressive run of centuries began in the 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he scored hundreds in the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final. He maintained this streak into the 2025-26 season by scoring centuries in the first two matches, thus equalling Jagadeesan’s world record.
Other notable cricketers who have scored four consecutive centuries in List A cricket include Karun Nair, Devdutt Padikkal, Kumar Sangakkara, and Alviro Petersen. Among them, Kumar Sangakkara is unique for achieving all four centuries in international matches.
In the game against Hyderabad, Vidarbha set a formidable target by scoring 365 runs in their 50 overs. Hyderabad, in response, were bowled out for 276 runs in 49.2 overs. Vidarbha’s captain Harsh Dubey made a significant impact with the ball, taking three wickets for 39 runs in his 10 overs. Additionally, Nachiket and Yash Kadam contributed with two wickets each, securing a comprehensive victory for Vidarbha.
(Udaipur Kiran)
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