Sameer Rizvi Historic Record In U-23 State Trophy

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Uttar Pradesh’s Under-23 team captain Sameer Rizvi made a name for himself in cricket history with his tremendous performance in the ongoing Men’s Under-23 State A Trophy. Four days back, he had stunned the world with a double century, and now, Rizvi has etched another historical achievement by scoring two consecutive double centuries in the tournament. His incredible feats have brought to the fore his exceptional form and power-hitting abilities. He became the first batsman to score two consecutive double-centuries in the competition.

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Double Century Against Vidarbha: A Dominating Performance

On December 25, against Vidarbha, Rizvi continued his explosive form, scoring an unbeaten double-century while Uttar Pradesh chased down the challenging target of 407 runs. Batting first, Vidarbha posted 406/6 in its allotted 50 overs through key contributions from Danish Malewar (142 runs off 123 balls, with 16 fours and 4 sixes) and the captain Mohammad Faiz for 100 runs off 62 balls. The total put forward by Vidarbha gave Rizvi enough confidence and good batting to lead Uttar Pradesh to a comfortable win under his leadership.

Rizvi batted through 105 balls, which brought him 202 runs without being dismissed, and had a strike rate of 192.38. In the course of his innings, Rizvi struck 10 fours and 18 sixes, thereby demonstrating his aggressive stroke play. The sensational knock from Rizvi helped Uttar Pradesh win the chase with his innings being the difference. He has equal significance as a partnership with Shoaib Siddiqui, in which 96 runs came off 73 balls. The second wicket put up 296 runs that led Uttar Pradesh to a win with 52 balls to spare.

Earlier Double Century Against Tripura: A Record-Breaking Performance

Four days to his innings against Vidarbha, Sameer Rizvi had already become a talking point by scoring a double century against Tripura in Vadodara. He helped Uttar Pradesh post an unimaginable total of 405 runs with an unbeaten knock of 201 balls, which came in just 97 deliveries. In his knocks, he had smashed 13 fours and 20 sixes at a strike rate that touched 207.22.

Rizvi’s innings played a significant role in setting an intimidating target for Tripura, and his power-hitting became the talk of the match. In the second innings, Tripura could score 253 runs for 9 wickets, falling behind the target by 152 runs as Uttar Pradesh emerged victorious in absolute dominance.

Sameer Rizvi’s Amazing Streak in the Tournament

Sameer Rizvi has been sensational in the Under-23 State A Trophy with his back-to-back double centuries. In 6 innings, Rizvi has scored a total of 728 runs, demonstrating consistency and extraordinary hitting skills. His aggregate comprises 52 fours and 64 sixes, which shows that he is an aggressive batsman. Rizvi’s performances not only helped Uttar Pradesh to post huge totals but also laid the foundation for comprehensive victories.

A Shooting Star in Indian Cricket

The stellar batting display by Rizvi during this tournament has seen him thrust under the spotlight, and he is fast becoming one of the most exciting young talents that Indian cricket has produced in recent times. Explosive scoring coupled with leadership skills as Uttar Pradesh’s captain made him the outstanding performer of the Men’s Under-23 State A Trophy. With two double centuries in less than four days, Rizvi showcased a level of consistency with skill that many established players would certainly envy.

Achievement of a Lifetime

Sameer Rizvi’s back-to-back double centuries in the Men’s Under-23 State A Trophy are a testament to his immense talent and fearless approach to batting. His performances have not only made history but have also set a new benchmark for young cricketers. As he continues to shine in the tournament, Rizvi’s future in Indian cricket looks incredibly promising, and he is expected to be a player to watch in the years to come.

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