Vidarbha opener Dhruv Shorey registered his mark in the history books by tying the record of N Jagadeesan, who scored the most number of centuries in a row in List-A cricket. Shorey scored the fifth successive century by smashing an unbeaten 109 off 77 deliveries against Hyderabad at Rajkot in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
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Batting at number 3, Dhruv Shorey capitalised on a solid start given to him by the opening pair of Aman Mokhade and Yash Rathod, who formed an opening partnership of 148 runs. Shorey hammered nine fours and six sixes to help Vidarbha pile up an enormous 365/5 on the board upon being invited to bat. This was his eighth List A hundred and the performance demonstrated his class and consistency.
Five Centuries Across Two Vijay Hazare Trophy Seasons
The impressive streak of five centuries by Shorey started within the knockout phase of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 itself, with centuries scored in the quarterfinal, semifinal, and final match.
Extending his impressive form from the previous season, he scored two centuries in this season too. Thus, he achieved a historic feat, equalling Jagadeesan’s record.
Exciting Tournament Stats
Vidarbha’s success in reaching last season’s final led to the discovery of several key players, with one of them being Dhruv Shorey who performed similarly as:
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- Second-highest run-scorer for Vidarbha
- Fifth-highest overall among all tournaments
Shorey scored 494 runs in eight innings with an average of 70.47 and a strike rate of 92.68.
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The ongoing season of Vijay Hazare Trophy also got off to a flying start for Shorey. He scored a dominant 136 off 125 deliveries in the maiden game. But his performance remained futile as Bengal successfully hunted down a staggering total of 383, clinching a three-wicket victory.
Comparison With Other Greats
Although Dhruv Shorey is currently tied for first along with N Jagadeesan, there are a few prominent players who follow close by. Karun Nair, Devdutt Padikkal, Kumar Sangakkara, and Alviro Petersen have all recorded four successive List A hundreds. Among these players, it is remarkable to note that Sangakkara is the only player who got all four international hundreds.
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Dhruv Shorey’s Rising Legacy With this accomplishment, Dhruv Shorey has already etched his position in the league of consistent performers in domestic cricket. Dhruv Shorey’s achievement of equaling records in Vijay Hazare Trophy is an accomplishment that fetches him attention for his batting prowess in Indian cricket circles.
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