By Admin 
Ranji Trophy 2025-26: Mumbai’s star batsman Sarfaraz Khan once again proved that he is one of the most reliable and consistent run-scorers in Indian domestic cricket. Mumbai and Hyderabad are face to face in the sixth round of Ranji Trophy 2025-26. In this match, Sarfaraz has attracted everyone’s attention by scoring a brilliant double century for Mumbai.
Sarfaraz’s brilliant innings
Mumbai did not have a good start in this match being played at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. The team had lost three wickets for 82 runs and the pressure was clearly visible. At such a time Sarfaraz Khan came to bat. Understanding the situation, he first controlled himself and then started scoring runs with his natural aggressive game.
By the end of the first day’s play, Sarfaraz returned unbeaten after scoring 142 runs. The same confidence was visible in his batting on the second day also. He completed his double century in just 206 balls. Before finally getting out, Sarfaraz played a brilliant inning of 227 runs in 219 balls, which included 19 fours and 9 sixes.
Mumbai is in a strong position due to Sarfaraz’s innings.
Hyderabad bowlers got relief only after Sarfaraz was out. Thanks to this innings, Mumbai has put 560 runs on the board. This match was not special for Indian fast bowler Mohammad Siraj, who is captaining Hyderabad. In this match he took only 1 wicket to his name.
Fifth double century in first class cricket, touched 5000 runs mark
With this, Sarfaraz Khan has scored five double centuries in first class cricket. This figure shows his class in domestic cricket. His performance in the current Ranji season has also been excellent. He has registered more than 400 runs in his name in eight innings. During this period his average was more than 55.
Not only this, during this innings Sarfaraz Khan also completed 5,000 runs in first-class cricket. 28-year-old Sarfaraz has so far scored 5,090 runs in 91 innings of 61 matches at an average of more than 64. He has 17 centuries and 16 half-centuries in his name.
Will Team India make a comeback now?
Sarfaraz Khan played his last Test match for the Indian team in November 2024. Since then he has not got a place in the Indian team. However, by scoring consecutive runs in Vijay Hazare Trophy, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and now Ranji Trophy, he has once again presented a strong case to the selectors.