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Ranji Trophy Round 2 Day 3 delivered pure entertainment. Prithvi Shaw stole the spotlight with a blazing double hundred, while Jammu & Kashmir sealed a memorable win powered by Auqib Nabi’s heroic all-round show. Meanwhile, Ravindra Jadeja endured a tough outing, finishing wicketless for Saurashtra.
With massive knocks and match-winning spells lighting up the day, domestic cricket again proved why it remains India’s fiercest talent ground.
Prithvi Shaw smashes fastest double ton for Maharashtra
Prithvi Shaw produced a jaw-dropping performance, blasting the third-fastest double century in first-class cricket. Batting with intent from the word go, he reached the 200-run mark in only 141 balls, making it the second-fastest double ton in Ranji Trophy history.
Shaw dominated Chandigarh’s bowlers with absolute control, ending the day unbeaten on 222. His knock included 29 fours and 5 sixes, reminding everyone of the talent that once lit up world cricket.
This innings arrives at the perfect moment. After slipping out of the national radar and enduring multiple off-field controversies, Shaw needed a statement. He delivered in style. With South Africa’s Test series approaching, this performance sends a strong message to selectors.
Jadeja wicketless as Saurashtra struggle
Ravindra Jadeja returned to the domestic grind with hopes of fine-tuning ahead of South Africa’s arrival. However, the outing didn’t go as planned.
Saurashtra were bowled out for 260, with Jadeja contributing 36. The bigger surprise came with the ball — despite bowling 28 overs, the left-arm spinner finished wicketless.
This contrasts sharply with his dominant Indian summer against West Indies, where he scored a century and took eight wickets. With Patidar unavailable for Madhya Pradesh, the conditions were ideal. But MP still secured a vital first-innings lead, leaving Jadeja with more questions than answers heading into international duty.
Auqib Nabi spins J&K to memorable victory
If Shaw lit up the day with the bat, Auqib Nabi did the same with ball and bat combined. The Jammu & Kashmir all-rounder delivered a complete performance to script a famous victory over Rajasthan.
Nabi first scored a gritty half-century, and followed it up with three wickets in the first innings. In the second innings, he unleashed a stunning spell — 7/24, giving him a remarkable match haul of 10 wickets.
J&K wrapped up an innings-and-41-run win, showcasing depth and discipline across departments. Nabi’s rise continues, and with performances like this, he’s putting his name firmly into national conversation.
Momentum builds as Ranji season kicks on
With another action-packed day completed, the Ranji Trophy continues to offer platform-shaking performances. From Shaw’s redemption-driven domination to Nabi’s MVP show, Round 2 Day 3 added serious buzz to the ongoing season.
As more players eye Test opportunities and domestic bragging rights, the competition is heating up. Shaw’s authoritative ton will keep selectors alert, while Jammu & Kashmir’s collective fight signals their bold ambitions.
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