Sarfaraz Khan Scores 227 in Ranji Trophy vs Hyderabad

In Hyderabad on Friday, January 23, 2026, Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan delivered a commanding double century against Hyderabad in a Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, propelling his team to a dominant position and underscoring his prolific domestic form.

Batting at number five after Mumbai slumped to 82 for three, the 28-year-old right-hander forged a crucial 249-run partnership for the fourth wicket with stand-in skipper Siddhesh Lad, who scored 104. Khan's unbeaten vigil steered Mumbai past 500 runs before he was dismissed for 227 off 219 balls by Hyderabad's Chinntla Rakshan Readdi. His innings included 19 boundaries and nine sixes, achieved at a strike rate of 103.65, with the double century milestone reached off 206 deliveries. Notably, Khan plundered 45 runs off 39 balls against India international and Hyderabad captain Mohammed Siraj, highlighting his command over quality pace bowling.

Despite nursing a persistent wrist injury that caused swelling and required multiple medical breaks, Khan adapted his technique to play on the back foot against bouncers. He credited a recent hour-and-a-half discussion with former India captain...