Karnataka’s Smaran R scored his maiden double century in First-Class cricket throughout a Ranji Trophy 2024-25 conflict towards Punjab on the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday.
The 21-year-old reached the milestone in 270 balls, crafting a scintillating knock studded with 25 fours and three towering sixes. Nevertheless, his innings ended shortly earlier than Tea when Jass Inder dismissed him for 203 off 277 deliveries.
Smaran had laid the muse for his marathon knock on Day 1, remaining unbeaten on 83 after Karnataka’s bowlers skittled Punjab for a paltry 55.
By Tea on Day 2, Karnataka, led by skipper Mayank Agarwal, held a commanding place at 420/7, with an enormous lead of 365 runs.