In the world of cricket, a double century refers to a batsman scoring 200 or more runs in a single innings of a match. It is a remarkable achievement in the sport and signifies exceptional batting prowess. Some players have mastered the art in terms of scoring double centuries.

Players with multiple double-centuries display remarkable batting performance consistently throughout their careers. Cricketing Legend, Sir Donald Bradman has scored the most number of double-centuries in first-class cricket. It's time, we look at the players with the most double-centuries in first-class cricket.

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Cheteshwar Pujara scored his 17th first-class century during the Ranji Trophy 2024 match against Jharkhand. It ties him up with Herbert Sutcliffe and Mark Ramprakash. He is now behind only the great Don Bradman (37), Wally Haymond (36) and Patsy Hendren (22).

Most double-centuries in first-class cricket

The ongoing five-match T20I series between India and Australia has now reached a thrilling stage with both teams tied at 1-1 with one match abandoned. The Indian team, captained by Suryakumar Yadav, leveled the series with a resounding victory in the third match. Now after winning the third match, the fourth T20I between the two teams will be played on November 6, 2025, which is going to be held at a new venue, Carrara Oval Stadium in Queensland.

After the first game in Canberra was washed out, Australia took a 1-0 lead after winning the second in Melbourne by four wickets. They chased down a 126-run target in 13.2 overs on a spicy track after Josh Hazlewood bowled a brilliant spell with the new ball.

India bounced back commendably in the third T20I in Hobart to restore parity in the series. They made light work of a 187-run target, reaching the score in just 18.3 overs, with five wickets to spare. Washington Sundar played a blinder of an innings after Arshdeep Singh's exemplary three-for on his comeback.

The team that wins the fourth T20I, will ensure they do not lose the series. Consequently, both India and Australia are expected to put in all their efforts to win the fourth match.

Here is everything you need to know before the India vs Australia 4th T20I match in the India tour of Australia 2025.

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Match Details

• Match: India vs Australia
• Tournament: India tour of Australia 2025, 4th T20I
• Date: 6 November 2025
• Time: 1:45 PM IST
• Venue: Carrara Oval, Queensland

Streaming Details

The 4th T20I between India and Australia will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network.

The live streaming of the 4th T20I between India and Australia will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.

India vs Australia: Head-to-head stats in T20I

Australia and India have met 35 times in T20 cricket, with the Men in Blue winning on 21 occasions. Australia have won 12 times, while two match ended in no result.

Pitch Report: Carrara Oval

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— BCCI (@BCCI) November 5, 2025

Batters are expected to have a jolly time at the Carrara Oval in Queensland. The fast bowlers will have to make the most of the new ball as it might swing around for the first few overs. However, once the ball gets old, conditions could be ideal for batting.

Weather Report

According to Accuweather's weather forecast, there is, overall, just a 2% chance of precipitation (rain) in Gold Coast this Thursday. In fact, this percentage dips further to 0% in the evening, which is when the India vs Australia T20I will kick-off.

So as per this weather forecast, the match should go ahead and conclude without any interruptions from nature. Although not the final match, it is an important clash in the greater context, as the loser will only the chance to draw the series in the last T20I.

Possible Lineups

India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Shivam Dube/Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah.

Australia: Mitchell Marsh (C), Matthew Short, Josh Inglis (WK), Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Xavier Bartlett, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann.

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India vs Australia 4th T20I Match Prediction

India have the upper hand heading into the fourth T20I after a confident run chase in Hobart. Their batting depth and form in the middle order make them slight favourites to take a 2-1 series lead. Australia remain dangerous at home but will miss key players like Travis Head and Josh Hazlewood, which could tilt the contest in India’s favour.

The second T20I of the India vs Australia series will be played on October 31st at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia. The match will begin at 1:45 PM IST. The first match of the series, played in Canberra, was abandoned due to bad weather. Batting first, India made a good start, scoring 97 runs in 9.4 overs for the loss of one wicket. Captain Suryakumar Yadav scored 39 runs off 24 balls, while Shubman Gill made 37 runs off 20 balls. The two teams will now face each other in the second T20I.

Both teams will be aiming to take a lead in the series in the Melbourne match. The hosts Australia will be looking to continue their winning run and clinch the T20I series after 2-1 win in the ODI series. On the other hand, the number one T20I side India will be aiming to continue their dominance in the shorter format and stun the Aussies in the second T20I.

Here is everything you need to know before the India vs Australia 2nd T20I match in the India tour of Australia 2025.

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Match Details

• Match: India vs Australia
• Tournament: India tour of Australia 2025, 2nd T20I
• Date: 31 October 2025
• Time: 1:45 PM IST
• Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

Streaming Details

The 2nd T20I between India and Australia will be broadcast on Star Sports Network.

The live streaming of the 2nd T20I between India and Australia will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.

India vs Australia: Head-to-head stats in T20I

Australia and India have met 33 times in T20 cricket, with the Men in Blue winning on 20 occasions. Australia have won 11 times, while two match ended in no result.

Pitch Report: Melbourne Cricket Ground

The surface of the Melbourne Cricket Ground provides equal support for both the batters and the bowlers. Its provides good bounce which can turn out to be beneficial for the fast bowlers at the start of the match.

Weather Report

Rain is inevitable in Melbourne even with the best forecast and match day also has 45 percent chances of rain. However, another no-result seems unlikely but it is set to be a game with possible rain interruptions.

Possible Lineups

India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah.

Australia: Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Philippe, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Josh Hazlewood.

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India vs Australia Match Prediction

India’s form and squad depth make them the stronger side going into this contest. Their batting lineup can handle any surface, and Bumrah’s bowling leadership adds potency. Australia’s inexperience in the bowling department could prove costly against India’s aggression.

Maharashtra opening batter Prithvi Shaw hit the third fastest double century in Ranji Trophy history. The 25-year-old took 141 balls to reach the 200-run mark in the second innings of the Elite Group B clash between Maharashtra and Chandigarh in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season. This is now the third-fastest First-Class double ton by an Indian, only behind Ravi Shastri (123 balls vs Baroda in 1985) and Tanmay Agarwal (119 balls vs Arunachal Pradesh in 2024). Shaw was eventually dismissed for 222 off 156 balls.

Let's have a look at the fastest double century in Ranji Trophy history.

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Fastest Double Century in Ranji Trophy History

1. Tanmay Agarwal | 119 balls vs Arunachal Pradesh (2023-24)

Hyderabad opener Tanmay Agarwal shattered numerous batting records through his captivating 366 against Arunachal Pradesh in the Plate Group match of the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy season back in January 2024 in Hyderabad. Throughout his 181-ball stay at the crease, Agarwal raced to his double century from just 119 balls to smashed Ranji Trophy’s fastest-ever double hundred.

Roughly 40 minutes later into the innings, Tanmay completed his triple ton from 147 balls. He eventually concluded his innings at 366 from 181 balls with 34 fours and 26 sixes as Hyderabad charted 615-4d in just 59.3 overs at a run rate of 10.33.

2. Ravi Shastri | 123 balls vs Baroda (1984/85)

During the 1984-85 season, Bombay (now Mumbai) met Baroda in a group stage match, and the former Indian coach Ravi Shastri displayed a whole different version of himself in front of the world, registering a double century in just 123 balls.

With a 41-run first innings lead, Shastri smashed 13 fours and 13 sixes to aggregate 130 off his 200 unbeaten runs from boundaries alone, as Mumbai posted 457-5d in their second innings at a run rate of 5.70. Ravi Shastri also picked up five wickets in the game across both innings, but in spite of his best efforts, the match still ended in a draw.

3. Prithvi Shaw | 141* balls vs Chandigarh (2025-26)

Prithvi Shaw scored 222 runs off just 156 balls in the second Maharashtra innings from their Elite Group B game of the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season against Chandigarh at the Sector 16 Stadium in Chandigarh. Shaw raced to his double century in just 141 balls, before finishing his knock with 29 boundaries and five huge sixes to his name.

The innings also marked Prithvi Shaw’s first-ever century for Maharashtra, as he continues to knock on selection doors for a spot in India’s Test line-up.

4. Rahul Singh | 143 balls vs Nagaland (2024/25)

Rahul Singh blew away Nagaland bowlers with an amazing double century from just 143 balls in the Plate Group match of the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy season back in January 2024. Batting first at the Nagaland Cricket Stadium in Sovima, the cricketer unleashed 214 runs from 157 balls with 23 boundaries and nine huge sixes, and shared century-plus partnerships with opening batter Tanmay Agarwal and with captain Tilak Varma. 

Rahul Singh’s double ton helped Hyderabad to a monumental 474-5d in just 76.4 overs to set up a huge innings win by 194 runs over the hosts.

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5. Snehal Kauthankar | 146 balls vs Arunachal Pradesh (2024/25)

Goa middle-order batter Snehal Kauthankar blasted a double century from just 146 balls during his batting against Arunachal Pradesh in the Plate Group match of the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season back in November 2024 at the Goa Cricket Association Academy Ground. The cricketer scored 314 unbeaten runs in all from just 215 deliveries, thus also smashing one of the fastest Ranji Trophy triple hundreds in the same innings. 

Overall, Kauthankar scored 45 fours and four huge sixes and made a 606*-run partnership with fellow triple-centurion Kashyap Bakhale as Goa posted 727-2d before completing a remarkable innings win.

Ranji Trophy was founded as the 'Cricket Championship of India' at a meeting of the Board of Control for Cricket in India in July 1934. The first Ranji Trophy fixtures took place in the 1934-35 season. Mumbai are the most successful state in Ranji's history, winning 41 titles, including 15 consecutive trophies between 1958 and 1973. Scoring Double Century is not anyone's cup of tea. But some incredible batters have mastered the art of scoring double centuries.

It's time, we look at the batters with the most double hundreds in Ranji Trophy History.

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Most Double Hundreds in Ranji Trophy History

1. Paras Dogra | 9

Himachal Pradesh's batter Paras Dogra was one of the highest run-getters in First Class cricket during the mid-2000s. He has struck the most double centuries (9) in the Ranji Trophy history. The 39-year-old made his Ranji debut in the 2001-02 edition and accumulated over 9,500 runs in the tournament. Having made his First-Class debut in 2001-02, Dogra represented Himachal Pradesh for over a decade before shifting base to Pondicherry ahead of the 2018-19 season.

The right-handed batter moved to Jammu & Kashmir ahead of the 2024-25 season, and led the team to the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal. As a batter, Dogra had a forgettable season in Ranji Trophy 2024-25, with an average of 27.84 and just one century in 14 innings.

2. Cheteshwar Pujara | 9

The Saurashtra batter Cheteshwar Pujara equalled the record for the most double hundreds in Ranji Trophy with his ninth double ton in the format including two triple centuries and 12 centuries. Overall Pujara smashed 18 first-class double hundreds during his career. He played his first Ranji match against Vidarbha back in 2005.

His 18th double ton also helped him climb to the fourth spot in the list of most double centuries in first-class cricket leaving behind former England cricketers Herbert Sutcliffe and Mark Ramprakash who both have 17 first class centuries to their names. Pujara is now only behind Elias Henry Hendren (22), Wally Hammond (36) and Don Bradman (37) in terms of most double centuries in first class cricket.

3. Abhinav Mukund | 7

Abhinav Mukund comes in third place with seven double-tons in the Ranji Trophy. The left-handed opener showed his class on his debut Ranji knock, slamming a magnificent 100. Mukund made his India debut in 2011 and finished his first-class career in 2020 after representing the state in 64 Ranji matches, slamming 4,117 runs with 12 centuries and 17 fifties, with a highest score of 240.

4. Ajay Kumar Sharma | 7

Delhi's Ajay Kumar Sharma could not blossom for India for his off-the-field activities. During his 17-year-old first-class career, Sharma played for Delhi and Himachal Pradesh, slamming as many as seven Ranji Trophy double-centuries, which came in 85 matches, amassing 7,319 runs, with 31 tons and 20 fifties.

During the 1996-97 Ranji season, Ajay became the third player to score 1,000 runs in a single season. However, he was involved in match-fixing which led to the BCCI life banning the cricketer in 2000.

5. Ashok Malhotra | 6

Ashok Malhotra is known for his stylish and skillful batting in Ranji Trophy history. He scored six double centuries. He also worked as a coach for the Indian team temporarily during John Wright’s time when Wright had to leave due to an emergency. Malhotra’s highest score in Ranji Trophy was 258, which he made against Hyderabad while playing for Bengal.

6. Manoj Tiwary | 6

Manoj Tiwary made his Ranji Trophy debut in 2004 and showcased his potential, which gained recognition all over in first-class cricket. Tiwary represented Bengal for 19 years and registered six double-hundred in 79 matches, scoring 5,090 runs with 11 tons and 30 half-centuries.

The former Bengal captain played 12 ODI and three T20I for India between 2008 and 2015 but hasn't gotten enough chances to build an international career upon it. He can be considered as one of the unluckiest batsmen in the history of India, not for scoring runs and breaking records but if a cricket fan follows him regularly how he runs the game.

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7. Surendra Shriram Bhave | 6

Surendra Shriram Bhave might not be very famous, but he played an important role in Maharashtra’s cricket history. He scored six double centuries in the Ranji Trophy and played his last Ranji Trophy match in 2001. His best score was 274, which he made against Bombay in the 1989-90 season.

In 97 first-class matches since his debut in 1986-87, Bhave accumulated nearly 8000 runs at an impressive average of over 58 with 28 hundreds and 27 half-centuries. Out of 28 tons, he converted seven of them into double centuries with a highest of 292 against South Zone in a Duleep Trophy match in Rourkela.

The Ranji Trophy 2025-26 second round of matches is set to begin on October 25, 2025, featuring a plethora of exciting fixtures across various venues in India. This season has 32 teams competing in the Elite Group, with matches spread across multiple states. 

Several star players will play by their respective states in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 round 2. Let's have a look at the 5 star players to watch out in the round 2 matches.

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1. Rajat Patidar

Rajat Patidar has been appointed captain of the Madhya Pradesh cricket team in Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season. Patidar impressed everyone by scoring maiden First Class double hundred, during his side’s Ranji Trophy 2025-26 match against Punjab in Indore. He reached the landmark figure off the 328th ball of his innings. With this, he bettered his best previous best First Class score, a 196 he scored against Tamil Nadu in the 2018 Ranji season.

The double ton marked a continuation of Patidar’s incredible run in 2025. Earlier this year, he had led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to its first IPL title and then followed it up by captaining Central Zone to its first Duleep Trophy win in a decade.

2. Ravindra Jadeja

India’s star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is set to play for Saurashtra in its second-round Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh. The 36-year-old was left out of the three-match ODI series in Australia, where India slipped to an unassailable 0-2 deficit following a two-wicket loss in Adelaide on Thursday. His return to domestic cricket comes as valuable match practice ahead of India’s upcoming Test assignments. 

Jadeja, the top-ranked Test all-rounder, recently dominated the two-match home series against the West Indies. He was instrumental in India’s 2-0 victory, scoring his sixth Test century (an unbeaten 104 in the first Ahmedabad Test) and taking eight wickets across the series.

3. Abhimanyu Easwaran

Bengal’s consistent top-order batter Abhimanyu Easwaran will lead the Bengal team this season. Easwaran struck three half-centuries in five innings for India A after the previous domestic season had concluded. His most-recent fifty for Bengal was for Rest of India in the 2025 Irani Cup. 

Easwaran will play for India-A against South Africa-A during Bengal’s third round match, and will look forward to give a noticeable performance and get picked for the South Africa series.

4. Prithvi Shaw

After moving from Mumbai to Maharashtra this season, Prithvi Shaw was looking for a fresh start in domestic cricket. But things didn’t quite go his way. The right-handed opener was dismissed for a duck in his first innings, marking a disappointing beginning to his new chapter. But after first innings, in the next innings, he made a gritty 75.

Shaw, who has been working hard to revive his red-ball career, will be eager to bounce back in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 round 2 matches. His aggressive batting style has often made him a match-winner in the past, and Maharashtra will be hoping he finds his rhythm soon.

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5. Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami, the star Indian fast bowler, has made a sensational start to the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season. Playing for Bengal, the pacer claimed seven wickets in his team's opener against Uttarakhand at Kolkata's Eden Gardens. The performance comes amid questions over his fitness after he was left out of international games in recent months due to alleged poor physical fitness.

Shami regaining his rhythm to produce a match-winning seven-wicket haul in nearly 40 overs was the biggest positive for Bengal. He must be eager to record even better figures for the host and eye his return to the Indian team.