Hyderabad's Tanmay Agarwal crushes records with fastest first-class triple century
Hyderabad's Tanmay Agarwal rewrote the record books in a Ranji Trophy Plate Group game against Arunachal Pradesh. Agarwal's extraordinary knock saw him score an unbeaten 323 runs off just 160 balls, setting a new record for the fastest triple century in the history of first-class cricket.
This remarkable feat surpassed Marco Marais's previous record of 191 balls in 2017 for Border against Eastern Province.
Tanmay Agarwal also eclipsed Virender Sehwag's long-standing record of 284 runs in a single day of first-class cricket. Agarwal became the first Indian batter to score 300 or more runs in a day, showcasing his incredible form and dominance with the bat.
The Hyderabad batsman's innings, characterised by a staggering 21 sixes and 33 fours, propelled his team to an imposing total of 529/1 in just 48 overs.
The relentless assault on the Arunachal Pradesh bowling attack was heightened by captain Rahul Singh, who contributed a quickfire 185 runs off 105 balls.
Together, Agarwal and Singh forged an extraordinary opening partnership, amassing a monumental 449-run stand in a mere 40.2 overs. This formidable partnership left the Arunachal Pradesh bowlers stunned and struggling to contain the relentless onslaught.
The day's play concluded with Arunachal Pradesh posting a total of 172 runs in their innings, as Hyderabad showcased a disciplined bowling effort.
The combined total of 701 runs scored by both teams in a single day's play ranks as the second-highest in the history of first-class cricket.
The record for the most runs in a single day's play in first-class cricket remains at 721, achieved during a match between Essex and the Australians at Southend-on-Sea in 1948. Tanmay Agarwal's extraordinary innings has
