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Musheer Khan slams historic U-19 WC ton

By Parth Dhall

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Musheer's second ton

India's top-order batter Musheer Khan scored his second ton in the 2024 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, this time against New Zealand. 

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Musheer's knock powers India

While Musheer top-scored with 131 runs, opener Adarsh Singh smashed a 58-ball 52. India racked up 295/8 in 50 overs and later bowled out the Kiwis for 81. 

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A defiant knock from Musheer

Musheer added an 87-run stand with skipper Uday Saharan, who departed before the 200-run mark. The former smashed a 126-ball 131 (13 fours and 3 sixes). 

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Second Indian batter with this feat

Musheer has become only the second Indian batter to score multiple centuries in the Under-19 World Cup. Senior batter Shikhar Dhawan slammed three tons in the 2004 Under-19 World Cup. 

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Most runs in 2024 U-19 WC

Musheer is presently the leading run-scorer of the 2024 Under-19 World Cup. He has slammed 325 runs from four matches at an incredible average of 81.25 as of now. 

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The younger brother of Sarfaraz Khan

Musheer is the younger brother of Sarfaraz Khan, who recently earned his call-up to the national side for the ongoing England Test series. 

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