In a remarkable achievement in List A cricket, Vidarbha’s Dhruv Shorey has equalled N Jagadeesan’s record for the most consecutive centuries, hitting five back-to-back hundreds. Shorey reached this milestone during his stunning unbeaten 109 off 77 balls against Hyderabad in the 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy. His performance is a testament to his consistency and growing prominence in Indian domestic cricket.
Dhruv Shorey’s Unstoppable Form in the Vijay Hazare Trophy
Coming in at No. 3, Shorey helped Vidarbha post a formidable total of 365 for 5, after being put in to bat by Hyderabad. His 109-run knock included 9 boundaries and 6 sixes, showcasing his aggressive yet controlled batting style. Shorey’s innings came after an opening partnership of 148 runs between Aman Mokhade and Yash Rathod, and it cemented his place as one of the most reliable run-scorers in List A cricket.
This stunning knock was Shorey’s eighth century in List A cricket and continued his record of five consecutive centuries. His streak dates back to the knockout stages of the 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he impressed with centuries in the quarter-final, semi-final, and final, playing a crucial role in Vidarbha’s journey to the final. With an aggregate of 494 runs in eight innings at an average of 70.47 and a strike rate of 92.68, Shorey was the second-highest run-scorer for Vidarbha and fifth overall in the competition.
Shorey’s Journey and Comparison with Other Cricket Legends
Shorey’s consistency has put him on par with N Jagadeesan, who previously held the record of five consecutive centuries in List A cricket. Jagadeesan’s record was set during the 2022-23 Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he made a sensational 277 against Arunachal Pradesh, which remains the highest individual score in List A cricket history.
While Shorey has just equalled Jagadeesan’s record, the competition doesn’t stop there. Other cricket legends like Karun Nair, Devdutt Padikkal, Kumar Sangakkara, and Alviro Petersen have each scored four consecutive centuries in List A cricket. Notably, Sangakkara’s achievement of four consecutive hundreds came in international cricket, making him the only player to accomplish this feat on the global stage.
Shorey’s performance in the 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he began with a superb 136 off 125 balls against Bengal, further highlights his growing reputation. Despite his incredible individual performance, Vidarbha lost the match as Bengal chased down a daunting target of 383 with three wickets to spare.
Conclusion
Dhruv Shorey’s achievement of equalling N Jagadeesan’s record for five consecutive centuries in List A cricket places him among the elite names in Indian domestic cricket. As the Vijay Hazare Trophy progresses, Shorey’s consistency and form will be closely watched, and he will surely be a key player to watch in the upcoming seasons.
