Abdul Samad, an IPL star and a great batter from Jammu and Kashmir made history in the Ranji Trophy on October 21 as he became the first player of the region to score two centuries in the same match. In this prestigious domestic first-class tournament, the 22-year-old star from Sunrisers Hyderabad unveiled his skills against Odisha at the Barabati Stadium and sent the team into a very strong position in the final day of the match.
The Unstoppable Samad
The very intent with which Samad played seemed to dictate that this was going to be a day when every netter would be at home. He had 108 runs off just 108 balls, with six sixes and five fours. Jammu and Kashmir declared themselves at 270 for 7, setting a daunting target of 269 runs for Odisha. Within the first ten overs, Odisha were losing at 14 for 3.
Samad stood out in both innings – his 127 off 117 balls being the first innings were achieved with nine sixes and six boundaries. Nothing like that happened in the second innings where no other Jammu and Kashmir batter could pass fifty, but Samad turned out to be an exception.
IPL 2025 On The Line For Abdul Samad
Samad cannot have better timing than this with the deadline for IPL 2025 retention drawing near. Earlier retained by the SunRisers, he stands to be released, making this the perfect time for him to step up and make all the more difference in the Ranji Trophy to seek attention from all probable buyers under the recently scheduled mega auction for November.
Samad struck 276 runs in seven matches last season, with a century and a fifty, and he looks even better positioned for a very productive season this time.
