NEW DELHI: In a remarkable display at the Vijay Hazare Trophy in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, Mumbai's Ayush Mhatre established a new world record as the youngest cricketer to exceed 150 runs in a List A match.
Punjab's Abhishek Sharma delivered an outstanding 170 against Saurashtra, while Jharkhand's Utkarsh Singh contributed significantly with 91 runs to secure victory against Odisha.
Mhatre surpassed his Mumbai teammate and India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal's previous world record for the youngest player to score 150 runs in a List A game.
At 17 years and 168 days, Mhatre eclipsed Jaiswal's record, who achieved the feat at 17 years and 291 days against Jharkhand in 2019.
Mhatre's exceptional innings of 181 from 117 deliveries, featuring 11 sixes and 15 fours, helped Mumbai reach 403/7. Nagaland's response of 214/9 resulted in their Group C defeat by 189 runs.
Utkarsh powers Jharkhand to win
In Jaipur's Group A encounter, Utkarsh Singh's unbeaten 91 from 60 deliveries, including 11 fours and three sixes, guided Jharkhand to victory over Odisha by seven wickets.
After limiting Odisha to 162 in 24.5 overs, Jharkhand successfully chased down the target, scoring 164 for three with substantial overs remaining.
Karun Nair's century guides Vidarbha to win over TN
In Visakhapatnam's Group D match, Karun Nair's unbeaten 111 secured Vidarbha's six-wicket victory against Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu posted 256 in 48.4 overs, with Tushar Raheja scoring 75 and Mohamed Ali contributing 48.
Darshan Nalkande's impressive bowling figures of 6/55 in 9.4 overs disrupted Tamil Nadu's innings.
Nair's response included 14 fours and a six in his 103-ball innings, ensuring Vidarbha's crucial win.
Abhishek, Prabhsimran star in Punjab's win over Saurashtra
In Ahmedabad, Abhishek Sharma's explosive 170 off 96 balls, comprising 22 fours and eight sixes, alongside Prabhsimran Singh's 125, helped Punjab overcome Saurashtra in a high-scoring contest.
At Gujarat College Ground, Punjab's 424/5 proved sufficient despite Saurashtra's 367, featuring Arpit Vasavada's 104 and Harvik Desai's 59.
Hyderabad end Karnataka's unbeaten streak
In another Ahmedabad Group C match, Hyderabad ended Karnataka's winning streak despite Mayank Agarwal's third consecutive century. Agarwal's 124 and R Smaran's 83 helped Karnataka reach 320/8, but Tilak Varma's 99 and Aelagani Varun Goud's unbeaten 109 secured Hyderabad's victory with three wickets remaining.
Brief scores:
At Ahmedabad: Mumbai 403/7 in 50 overs(Angkrish Raghuvanshi 56, Ayush Mhatre 181; Dip Borah 3/87) beat Nagaland 214/9 in 50 overs (Sedezhalie Rupero 53, Jagadeesha Suchith 104; Shardul Thakur 3/17) bu 189 runs.
