Kerala’s Mohammed Azharuddeen smashes 37-ball ton against Mumbai

Opener Mohammed Azharuddeen smashed a 37-ball hundred on Wednesday, to lead Kerala to a 8-wicket victory against Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match at the Wankhede Stadium.

Kerala chased down Mumbai’s target of 197 in just 15.5 overs. 65 runs were scored in the first five overs.

Azharuddeen remained unbeaten on 137 off 54 balls, hitting 10 sixes and 9 fours. He brought up his half-century in just 20 balls. 

Fellow opener Robin Uthappa scored 33 off 23 balls in an opening partnership 129 runs off 57 balls.

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This is now the second fastest century in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy history, with Rishabh Pant’s 32-ball century in 2018 being the fastest ton.

Azharuddeen’s knock was applauded widely on social media. Former India opener Virender Sehwag said in a tweet, “Wah Azharudeen , behtareen! To score like that against Mumbai was some effort. 137* of 54 and finishing the job on hand. Enjoyed this innings.”