Jammu, Dec 6: Talented middle-order batsman Dhruv Sharma’s dream run with the bat continues as he slammed a cracking double century, while opening batsman Arihant scored a magnificent century in J&K’s huge total of 576/5 in the first innings against Mizoram in Vijay Merchant Trophy at Sector-1 ground, Bhilai today.
Earlier, winning the toss and batting first, J&K lost opening batsman Salman Ahmad Bakshi (0) early in the innings. However, Arihant and Irfan Ahmad took the score to 153 runs before Irfan’s dismissal at his individual score of 63 runs including 13 boundaries. Then Dhruv Sharma joined Arihant and sent the bowlers on a leather-hunt to take the score to 325runs in 53 overs before Arihant was dismissed at his individual score of 145 runs off 138 balls studded with 15 fours and 5 sixes.
Dhruv continued his brilliance and alongwith Haadi Ibrahim (55) and Varun Singh Charak (48) scored huge unbeaten 236 runs off 224 balls, studded with 39 delectable boundaries.
J&K were 576/5 in 90 overs at the draw of stumps on day-1 today
For Mizoram, Tetea took 2 wickets, while Mala and Rahul claimed 1 wicket each.
Dhruv slams double century, Arihant scores ton as J&K makes huge 576/5 against Mizoram
