The 19-year-old left-hand batter crafted a composed yet dominant knock, facing 373 deliveries and guiding India B to a competitive first-innings score of 321.
His innings stood out, particularly as wickets tumbled around him.Musheer found a reliable partner in Navdeep Saini, and together they orchestrated a record-breaking 205-run partnership for the eighth wicket—setting the highest such stand in the tournament’s history.
With his incredible debut, Musheer surpassed some of cricket’s elite, including Sachin Tendulkar, on the list of highest scores by a teenager in Duleep Trophy history.
His 181 now sits third on the list, behind Baba Aparajith’s 212 and Yash Dhull’s 193. By doing so, Musheer further solidified his growing reputation as one of India’s brightest young talents.
Highest score by a teenager on Duleep Trophy debut
- Baba Aparajith: 212 Runs
- Yash Dhull: 193 Runs
- Musheer Khan: 181 Runs
- Sachin Tendulkar: 159 Runs
Musheer’s journey to this moment has been remarkable. Having grown up in Mumbai’s cricket-rich ecosystem, the younger brother of Sarfaraz Khan has consistently shown potential.
Musheer’s early rise through the ranks included setting records in age-group cricket and eventually breaking into Mumbai’s senior setup. His Duleep Trophy debut innings, however, may be his crowning achievement thus far, marking him as a future star for Indian cricket.
India B were in deep trouble at 94/7 when Musheer and Saini combined to salvage the innings. Musheer’s resilience and composure under pressure were reminiscent of seasoned pros, which bodes well for his prospects at the highest level.
While his immediate selection for India remains uncertain, this innings has certainly made selectors take notice. With Musheer’s meteoric rise, it seems only a matter of time before he joins his brother Sarfaraz in representing India on the international stage.
