Danish Malewar Makes History in 2025 Duleep Trophy with Double Century
The 2025 Duleep Trophy has begun, and Danish Malewar has already made headlines by scoring a double century in his debut match. This remarkable achievement makes him the first player from Vidarbha to reach this milestone in the tournament's history. Since his first-class debut in 2024, Malewar has been a rising star, showcasing his talent with impressive performances, including a crucial innings in the Ranji Trophy final. His calm demeanor and aggressive batting style have drawn comparisons to cricket legends, making him a player to watch in the future.
| Aug 29, 2025, 14:39 IST
Duleep Trophy 2025 Kicks Off
The 2025 Duleep Trophy has officially commenced, and 21-year-old Danish Malewar has already made a significant mark. He scored a double century, becoming the first player from Vidarbha to achieve this feat in the tournament's history. Malewar accomplished this milestone during his debut match in the Duleep Trophy, where he played a remarkable innings of 203 runs against the Central Zone before retiring out. This performance also allowed him to surpass the 1000-run milestone in first-class cricket, achieving this in just 16 innings.
Who is Danish Malewar?
Since making his first-class debut at the end of 2024, Malewar has been rapidly rising through the ranks. In his inaugural Ranji season, he amassed 783 runs, including a crucial 153-run innings in the final against Kerala, which helped Vidarbha secure their third Ranji Trophy title. He finished that season as the third-highest run-scorer for Vidarbha, following Yash Rathod and Karun Nair. Now, he has also become the first centurion for Vidarbha in the history of the Duleep Trophy.
Impressive Performance in Ranji Trophy
Malewar's outstanding performance was evident during the knockout stages of the 2024 Ranji Trophy. He scored a fighting 79 runs in the semi-final against Mumbai and continued his excellent form in the final against Kerala. He concluded the season with an impressive average of 52.20, ranking as the fifth-highest run-scorer of the season.
Comparisons to Cricket Legends
Batting at number three, Danish is already being compared to cricket legends Rahul Dravid and Cheteshwar Pujara. Born in Nagpur, he shares a calm demeanor similar to Dravid and Pujara while being aggressive against bowlers.