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Ranji Trophy: Musheer Khan Emulates Ravi Shastri with Century and 5-Wicket Haul
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What Happened?
Musheer Khan became the first Mumbai cricketer since Ravi Shastri to score a century and take a five-wicket haul in the same Ranji Trophy match, achieving this against Haryana.
Key points
- Musheer Khan scored 109 runs off 185 balls against Haryana.
- He took six wickets for 85 runs, helping Mumbai bowl out Haryana for 270.
- Musheer is the sixth Mumbai cricketer to achieve a century and five-wicket haul in the same match.
- His performance follows earlier scores of 65 and 57 in the season.
- Musheer's brother is India batter Sarfaraz Khan.
- He was picked by Punjab Kings for Rs 30 lakh but did not play in IPL 2026.
Key insights
- Musheer's achievement may inspire younger cricketers in Mumbai.
- His all-round skills could enhance Mumbai's performance in upcoming matches.
- The consistency shown this season may lead to greater opportunities in domestic cricket.
Why it matters
Musheer Khan's performance highlights his potential as a key player for Mumbai in future matches.
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Source
India Today
