#2. Riyan Parag in 56 balls against Chhattisgarh
Riyan Parag (Source: Twitter)
In a captivating twist during the 2023–24 Ranji Trophy clash between Assam and Chhattisgarh, Assam’s skipper Riyan Parag faced a setback with only 8 runs in the initial inning. However, he orchestrated a remarkable comeback in the second innings by notching the second-fastest century in Ranji Trophy history, achieving the milestone in just 56 balls against Chhattisgarh in Raipur.
This extraordinary turn of events unfolded as Assam found themselves grappling with a follow-on situation. Parag’s innings played a pivotal role in setting a challenging target for Chhattisgarh. His stellar performance concluded with an impressive score of 155 off 87 balls, showcasing his dominance with 11 fours and an outstanding 12 sixes.
