Sarfaraz Khan’s double century, will the selectors select him?

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Mumbai’s leading batsman **Sarfaraz Khan** has once again proved his talent in domestic cricket with a brilliant performance against **Hyderabad** in the **Ranji Trophy**. He batted fast and aggressively and scored a double century, which was not only important for the runs but also reflected his confidence and desire to prove himself on the big occasion. This innings of Sarfaraz is a clear signal for the selectors.

Historic double century in Ranji

Sarfaraz Khan achieved his double century in 206 balls in the match with Hyderabad. This was the fifth double century of his first-class career. He adopted an aggressive approach from the beginning and maintained pressure on the bowlers. This kind of consistency is extremely rare in domestic cricket, and Sarfaraz has once again managed to achieve it.

Strong innings of 227 runs

Sarfaraz’s innings ended on 219 balls, in which he scored 227 runs. During this period, 19 fours and 9 sixes came from his bat. His strike rate remained above 100, which shows that he maintained his aggression even in red ball cricket. This innings was an example of not only surviving, but also scoring runs on occasion and controlling the match.

Dominance against Mohammed Siraj

The special thing in this innings of Sarfaraz was that he batted with confidence against Indian fast bowler ** Mohammad Siraj **. He scored 45 runs off 39 balls from Siraj, which shows that Sarfaraz feels comfortable not only against domestic bowlers but also against international level bowlers.

Continued excellent domestic form

Sarfaraz has been performing excellently in various domestic cricket formats in recent months. In the **Vijay Hazare Trophy**, he set a new record by scoring a half-century in just 15 balls against **Punjab**. This is the fastest half-century in Indian List-A cricket. Along with this, he has also scored consistent runs for Mumbai in the **Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy**.

Sarfaraz on the threshold of selection

**Sarfaraz Khan** last played a Test match for India in November 2024, but his consistency is forcing the selectors to think. In the **IPL 2026** auction, **Chennai Super Kings** bought him at his base price, which shows his rising stature. Now it remains to be seen whether his excellent performance will get him a permanent place in the Indian team.