New Delhi: Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan was at his exceptional best as he smashed an explosive century in the ongoing Big Cricket League game in Surat on Tuesday. All the cricket fans were soaked in nostalgia when the former India star unleashed his beast mode once again on the cricketing field which was nothing less than a treat for all the fans.
Displaying his hard-hitting skills to the best of his abilities, Dhawan got his century in just 49 balls, slamming the fastest-ever hundred hit in the Big Cricket League against the UP Brij Stars. The stylish southpaw ended up smashing blistering 119 runs in just 63 balls, making the waves again with the bat. Dhawan represented the Northern Challengers in the 10th game of league.
Here’s a glimpse of his explosive innings
Century By Shikhar Dhawan 🔥
– He smashed a blistering 119 runs off just 63 balls against UPBS in the BCL match at Lalbhai Contractor Stadium, Surat. pic.twitter.com/X00RD26EJM
— Akshay Tadvi 🇮🇳 (@AkshayTadvi28) December 17, 2024
Meanwhile batting first, skipper Dhawan led from the front as he reached to a fiery half-century in just 28 deliveries. The left-handed batter kept punishing the opposition bowlers with his powerful hitting shots, as he showed his breathtaking batting abilities smashing 14 fours and 5 massive sixes at an impressive strike rate of 188.89.
Along with his partner and other opening batter Samiullah Shinwari, Dhawan teared apart the Brij Stars bowlers stitching 207 runs for the opening wicket in just 98 balls. After the skipper got dismissed, Shinwari continued the fierce momentum as he also hit a blazing century. The opening batter smashed 111 runs in just 46 balls to help his side pile up a massive total of 271 runs on the board. In reply, the UP side could only muster 219/6, losing the game by 52 runs.
Shikhar Dhawan smashed a powerful century in The Big Cricket League 2024 game between UP Brij Stars vs Northern Challengers on Tuesday. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
