Angkrish Raghuvanshi scored his long-awaited maiden First-Class hundred on Monday. The young Mumbai opener guided his side to a strong position against Haryana on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D encounter at the MCA’s Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy ground in Bandra-Kurla Complex.
The 22-year-old, playing only his sixth first-class match, made a composed 114 off 180 balls, including 13 fours and one six. His innings formed the backbone of a commanding 208-run second-wicket partnership with Musheer Khan, who scored 109.
Ranji Trophy: Who is Angkrish Raghuvanshi? Mumbai batter records maiden First-Class century
Mumbai closed the day on 290 for three after Haryana chose to field first. Raghuvanshi’s knock carried extra significance. A product of Mumbai’s competitive domestic circuit after moving from Delhi as a youngster, he had faced questions about his red-ball credentials despite success in the Indian Premier League with Kolkata Knight Riders. In IPL 2026, he was KKR’s leading run-scorer with 422 runs. Yet opportunities at senior first-class level had been limited.
In an earlier outing, he fell for 92 and subsequently lost his place in the side. Raghuvanshi told reporters after the day’s play:
“My debut was three years back. I fell for 92 and eventually lost my place. I know how tough it is to play for Mumbai.”
The Mumbai player added:
“All India players play here, so those thoughts started creeping in about whether I would make it.”
Raghuvanshi credited coach Abhishek Nayar, under whom he has trained for years, with helping him overcome self-doubt. The match began with an early setback when opener Divyaansh Saxena was dismissed for 10. Raghuvanshi and Musheer then settled in steadily on a batting-friendly pitch under humid conditions. The 22-year-old reached his half-century off 81 balls and his century off 147 balls. He was eventually caught behind off Samant Jakhar shortly before tea. Musheer completed his own hundred and was later adjudged LBW.
Captain Siddhesh Lad (29 not out) and Sarfaraz Khan (21 not out) saw out the remaining overs. Raghuvanshi arrived at the Ranji Trophy with strong recent form. He had scored consecutive double centuries in the CK Nayudu Under-23 Elite Trophy, helping Mumbai lift the title. With Yashasvi Jaiswal on international duty and Ayush Mhatre injured, the opportunity arose, and he seized it.
The partnership between the two young batsmen underlined Mumbai’s emerging depth. Musheer, already regarded as a key figure at No. 3, registered his third hundred of the tournament. Together they demonstrated the patience and stroke-play required for longer-format cricket while still finding boundaries regularly. Mumbai, 42-time Ranji champions, will look to build on this platform on day two. For Raghuvanshi, the century represents more than a personal milestone.
It answers lingering questions about his adaptability across formats and strengthens his claim for a regular place in a side stacked with talent. The performance also offers further evidence of the talent pipeline emerging from Mumbai’s cricket system and the value of combining white-ball flair with red-ball temperament. As the Ranji Trophy continues, Raghuvanshi’s innings will be remembered as the moment a highly rated young batsman announced himself more fully on the domestic stage.
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