ranji trophy has long been IndiaA cradle of cricket talent, where homegrown stars showcase their mettle in the longer format. Yet, from time to time, some innings break the barriers of patience, introducing raw aggression into a format known for patience and restraint. is one of the extraordinary examples Prithvi Shawscored a explosive double century during 2025–26 Ranji Trophy seasonWhich again drew attention to power-hitting in red-ball cricket.
Shaw demolished the bowling attack at Sector 16 Stadium, Chandigarh. Chandigarh Scored a brilliant 222 runs in 156 balls. The Maharashtra opener completed his double century in just 141 balls, which is one of the fastest double centuries in Ranji Trophy history. This innings is his first century since moving Mumbai To MaharashtraIndia is strengthening its claim to make a comeback in Tests. The speed, accuracy and timing of Shaw’s knocks are reminders of his immense ability to dominate at the highest level. Shaw’s world-class innings placed him third among the all-time fastest double centuries in the tournament’s storied history.
Top 5 fastest Ranji Trophy double centuries
- Tanmay Agarwal – 119 balls vs Arunachal Pradesh (2023-24)
Hyderabad opener Tanmay Agarwal Redefined explosiveness in first-class cricket with his brilliant innings during 2023-24 Ranji Trophy matches against plate group Arunachal Pradesh In Hyderabad.
In a record-breaking performance, Agarwal scored a double century in just 119 balls – the fastest in Ranji history. His dominance didn’t stop there; He then scored a triple century in just 147 balls before playing an extraordinary inning of 366 runs in 181 balls. Agarwal’s innings, which included 34 fours and 26 sixes, helped Hyderabad declare at 615 for 4 in less than 60 overs. The strike rate and aggression were unparalleled, making the performance a modern Ranji classic and cementing Agarwal’s place in the record books as the most destructive first-class batsman of his generation.
- Ravi Shastri – 123 balls vs Baroda (1984-85)
The power-hitting, then young all-rounder long before the T20 era became popular Ravi Shastri Surprised the audience at Wankhede Stadium by scoring a double century in just 123 balls. BarodaRepresenting Mumbai in the 1984–85 Ranji season, Shastri’s innings included 13 sixes and 13 fours – 130 of his 200 runs came from the boundary.
It was a rare display of calculated ferocity in an era in which patience took precedence. Shastri’s all-round brilliance, which included five wickets in both innings, could not yield any result and the match ended in a draw. Nevertheless, this innings remains one of the most famous attacking performances of Ranji Trophy, showcasing his ability to transform from a disciplined spinner to complete match dominance with the bat.
- Prithvi Shaw – 141 balls vs Chandigarh (2025-26)
Shaw’s 2025–26 innings for Maharashtra against Chandigarh re-established his class in domestic cricket. The right-handed batsman, known for his aggressive strokes, brought up his double century in just 141 balls, reminiscent of his early days with Mumbai where he once scored 379 in an Under-19 game. Bringing out his natural flair, Shaw’s attack included 29 fours and five sixes.
His innings total of 222 runs off 156 balls not only put Maharashtra in a strong position but also sparked talks about his readiness to make a comeback in India’s Test team. The innings mixed clean hitting with calculated aggression, showing both maturity and intent – the very qualities selectors look for in a modern Test opener.
- Rahul Singh – 143 balls vs Nagaland (2023-24)
Hyderabad’s left-handed number three batsman played another explosive innings. Rahul SinghDuring the 2023–24 Ranji season Nagaland In Sovima. Batting first, he scored 214 runs in 157 balls and completed his double century in just 143 balls.
The innings contained 23 fours and nine sixes, leading to Hyderabad declaring the innings at 474-5 in just 76.4 overs. His partnership with Agarwal and Tilak Verma Showcased Hyderabad’s emerging aggressive approach in first-class cricket. The team’s win by an innings and 194 runs magnified the dominance brought by Rahul with his fearless style, reinforcing how the young batsman is reshaping India’s red-ball scoring tempo.
- Snehal Kauthankar – 146 balls vs Arunachal Pradesh (2024-25)
In November 2024, Goa‘S Snehal Kauthankar Made a splash in the plate group stage of Ranji Trophy with an unforgettable innings by scoring a double century in just 146 balls against Arunachal Pradesh at the Goa Cricket Association Academy Ground.
The right-handed batsman didn’t stop there – he converted his start into a mammoth innings of 314 not out off 215 balls. There was a partnership of 606* runs with him Kashyap BakhaleWho also scored a triple century, which is now one of the biggest partnerships in Ranji history. Kauthankar hit 45 fours and four sixes, helping Goa post a mammoth score of 727-2 before declaring for an innings victory. His remarkable acceleration showed how the domestic cricketer is blending modern aggression with traditional first-class technique.
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