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Domestic Stars Smash Centuries to Knock on Team India Doors
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News18•20-10-2026, 11:41
Domestic Stars Smash Centuries to Knock on Team India Doors
- •Team India is set to play a crucial two-match Test series on the New Zealand tour to keep their WTC final hopes alive.
- •The team currently features a high concentration of left-handed batters, increasing the demand for right-handed options.
- •Sarfaraz Khan gave a fitting reply by hitting a sensational century against Himachal Pradesh to secure a massive lead for Mumbai.
- •Rajat Patidar has also staked his claim for a Test spot by scoring a brilliant century of 107 runs for Madhya Pradesh against Puducherry.
- •Ayush Badoni smashed a stellar double century of 217 runs while Priyansh Arya contributed with 199 runs for Delhi against Gujarat.
Key Questions Answered
To reach the World Test Championship (WTC) final, Team India must win both matches of their upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand at any cost. Because the squad features a large influx of left-handed batters, management is looking to incorporate right-handed players.
Sarfaraz Khan, who last played a Test under Rohit Sharma's captaincy before being omitted under Shubman, gave a fitting response by hitting a sensational century against Himachal Pradesh. This marked his 18th century and helped secure a 258-run lead for Mumbai.
Rajat Patidar, who has captained effectively and shown strong form over recent IPL seasons, hit a stormy innings of 107 runs and scored a sensational century for Madhya Pradesh against Puducherry.
