WATCH: Shardul Thakur's thunderous celebration after breaking century record in Ranji Trophy

Showing sheer determination and skill, Mumbai'Is an all-rounder Shardul Thakur Thunderous celebrations erupted at the BKC Stadium in Mumbai after scoring a century in the ongoing match. ranji trophy season. For jammu and kashmirShardul's performance was nothing short of heroic, saving Mumbai from a precarious situation and turning the game in their favour.

Mumbai's batting failure and Shardul Thakur's rescue

Shardul came into the crease with figures of 91/6 against Mumbai and when he started the match, the score further dropped to 101/7. The 33-year-old, known for his aggressive batting, showed his mettle by hitting his second first-class century off just 105 deliveries, including 15 boundaries. This knock is particularly important as it is his first since winning the first prize in the last Ranji Trophy semi-finals tamil naduwho also saved Mumbai from collapse.

Shardul celebrates after reaching triple figures

The celebration that followed was as explosive as his game. Shardul, who hit a hundred in the 60th over of Mumbai's second innings, raised his arms in triumph, beat his chest and gestured towards the Mumbai dressing room, a moment that was captured and posted on social media Share widely on media platforms. His celebration is a testament to the ease and joy of overcoming adversity under pressure and reflects the ethos of a cricketer who thrives in challenging situations.

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💯For Shardul Thakur🙌

A crucial hit under pressure👏

The celebration says it all 👌#RanjiTrophy | @IDFCFIRSTBank

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— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) January 24, 2025

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Shardul's heroic deeds sparked hopes of national revival

This performance comes at a time when Shardul has bowed out of the Indian Test and IPL squads, with his last appearance for India coming against South Africa in December 2023. His absence from the 2025 IPL auction has raised questions about his immediate cricketing future, but a performance like this in domestic cricket could keep him in the conversation for a national recall.

Mumbai take strong position at stumps on day two

Defending champions Mumbai are now in a better position in the match thanks to Shardul's heroics Tanush KotianA tenacious half-century. On the second day of play, Mumbai were 274/7, leading by 188 runs, with Shardul and Kotian remaining unbeaten on 113 and 58 runs respectively.

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