Ranji Trophy, Mayank Agarwal is enjoying a purple patch: Stats
Mayank Agarwal continued his purple patch with another fine knock on Day 2 against Goa in the 2024 Ranji Trophy. The Karnataka captain hammered his 17th First-Class century and his second in the ongoing season. Agarwal has played with a sense of gusto. His 179-ball 114 was laced with 10 boundaries. Notably, he added a 209-run stand alongside Devdutt Padikkal. Here's more.
A captain's knock from Agarwal
The 32-year-old opened the Karnataka innings and saw his partner Dega Niscal depart within the sixth over. However, Agarwal played in his usual style as he punished the loose balls with aplomb. He shared a crucial 209-run partnership with Padikkal. The two batters played with intent and hammered centuries. Agarwal's knock came to an end when he was dismissed by Goa skipper Darshan Misal.
A look at Agarwal's illustrious First-Class numbers
Playing his 97th First-Class match, Agarwal has compiled 7,300-plus runs while maintaining an average above 45. Besides 17 centuries, the Karnataka skipper has also slammed 39 fifties in this format. Agarwal has been one of the most consistent batters in the Ranji Trophy in recent times. He has featured in 21 Tests for India, compiling 1,488 runs at 41.33 (50s: 6, 100s: 4).
Highest run-getter in the 2022-23 Ranji Trophy
Agarwal was in sensational form in the 2022-23 Ranji Trophy and he has carried that to this season. He amassed 990 runs in nine matches at an average of 82.50. The opener slammed three centuries and six fifties last season. Notably, he was the highest run-getter in the 2022-23 Ranji Trophy. Only Saurashtra's Arpit Vasavada was the other batter to touch the 900-run mark.
How has the match proceeded?
Batting first, Goa were reduced to 45/3 before Snehal Kauthankar (83) and Darshan Mishal added 82 runs together. Later, Arjun Tendulkar and Heramb Parab slammed fifties and stitched a 93-run stand. Eventually, Goa were bundled out for 321 in the first innings. Vijaykumar Vyshak, M Venkatesh and Rohit Kumar scalped three wickets each. In reply, Karnataka are 253/4 at stumps on Day 2.
