Anvay Dravid shines with explosive century in Vijay Merchant Trophy

Anvay Dravid, son of former Indian cricket legend Rahul Dravid, delivered a stellar performance in the Vijay Merchant Cricket Tournament, leaving the sports world abuzz. The younger Dravid smashed an unbeaten century to steer Karnataka to a commanding first-innings victory over Jharkhand at the DVR Stadium in Mulapadu.

After Jharkhand posted an impressive 387 in their first innings, Karnataka responded emphatically, declaring at 441/4. Anvay’s blistering knock of 100 not out off 153 balls, featuring 10 boundaries and two towering sixes, was the highlight of the match.

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Karnataka’s innings began on a strong note, courtesy of openers Arya Gowda and Dhruv Krishna. The duo stitched a remarkable 229-run partnership, frustrating the Jharkhand bowlers. Arya contributed 104 runs, while Dhruv added 122, setting the stage for Karnataka’s dominance.

In the middle order, Shyamanthak Anirudh chipped in with a solid 76 off 13 boundaries before falling. Anvay then took charge, anchoring the innings with poise and aggression. His century not only secured a lead for Karnataka but also caught the attention of cricket enthusiasts nationwide.

The impressive performance by Anvay Dravid has drawn comparisons to his father’s legendary batting prowess, with many hailing him as a promising talent for the future. The cricketing fraternity will undoubtedly keep a close eye on the junior Dravid as he carves out his own legacy.