At 106/7 and in trouble, Mumbai was joined by Shardul Thakur in the middle. With Hardik Tamore, he began counterattacking and scored an additional 100 runs.Following the latter’s dismissal, Shardul and Tanush Kotian carried on their heroics, helping Mumbai’s total to surpass 270 runs. The all-rounder hit four sixes and thirteen fours in his epic knock of 109.
Shardul is participating in his 81st First-Class game and has scored over 1,850 runs at a rate higher than 16. In red-ball cricket, he has hit 11 fifties in addition to his first century. Shardul has played for India in 11 Test matches, amassing 331 runs, including four fifty-score innings. In FC cricket, his previous best was 87. Moreover, the 32-year-old has 260 FC wickets to his credit.
Mumbai collapsed to 106 for 7 after 47.4 overs after holding Tamil Nadu to 164 inside 64.1 overs. Shardul took over at that point, hitting his half-century from 58 balls. He launched an assault on Ajith Ram and Sai Kishore.
In addition to his skill with the bat, Shardul performed well early with the ball. Following his removal of Sai Sudharsan, he took the vital wicket of Vijay Shankar, who amassed 44 runs, to give Mumbai their first breakthrough. He has not played for Team India since the Test match versus South Africa at Centurion’s SuperSport Park.
Ravichandran Ashwin tweets after Shardul Thakur’s epic knock
Ashwin sent an amazing tweet regarding his India teammate as Shardul Thakur achieved his first FC hundred. Ashwin did this by channeling his inner Ravi Shastri. In a lighthearted homage to the legendary Ian Botham of England, former India coach Shastri gave Shardul the term “Beefy.”
After Shardul’s counter attacking cameo helped India rally from 127 for seven during the fourth Test of the series versus England in 2021 at The Oval, the seasoned player from India made the revelation. The all-rounder top-scored for India as they got bundled out for 191. He was also able to set a record for the fastest-ever Test fifty on his way to his 36-ball 57.
Ravichandran Ashwin’s tweet read, “Dey lord beefy! Enough da #MumbaivsTN #RanjiTrophy”
Fans react as Shardul Thakur scores epic ton against Tamil Nadu during Ranji Trophy semi-final:
MAIDEN FIRST CLASS CENTURY IN SEMI FINAL…!!! ?
Lord Shardul Thakur came when Mumbai were 106/7, Shardul took over and rescued Mumbai. A six to complete his century. ? pic.twitter.com/lFuv4qQ38M
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 3, 2024
Maanla re Thakur! ? pic.twitter.com/ME48uPG6Y3
— Omkar Mankame (@Oam_16) March 3, 2024
The Lord is a man of big occasions!
— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) March 3, 2024
Shardul Thakur making a strong statement for his comeback in Indian team.
— cricketidiot45 (@cricketidiot) March 3, 2024
He should replace Rohit Sharma in the fifth test ?
— Aman tripathi (@cheeku_nation) March 3, 2024
THAKUR COMPLETED HUNDRED WITH A SIX IN RANJI TROPHY SEMI-FINAL ??
— Aanya Sharma (@Aanya18_) March 3, 2024
It will world of goods for his batting credentials since he is more known for his seam bowling
— Hammad Raza (@hammadraza1214) March 3, 2024
Well played Lord
— Munna Bhaiya (@Munnabhaiya1i) March 3, 2024
trembling mumbai always needs someone like thakur
— S/QAD. (@_koshurgareeb) March 3, 2024
This is awesome performance
— Habib Malik (@HabibMalik626) March 3, 2024
Just wow ???
— Keshav Kumar (@keshav_shashi) March 3, 2024
