Who is Musheer Khan? All you need to know about young batting sensation

In a remarkable feat, India's U-19 World Cup 2024 campaign notched a significant milestone on Thursday, January 25. Musheer Khan, the 18-year-old talented batter, slammed a stellar century, marking India's first in this edition being played in South Africa.

During a group-stage match against Ireland at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein, Musheer Khan exhibited his prowess, scoring an impressive 119 off 108 balls. His innings, adorned with four sixes and nine fours, propelled India U-19 to a commanding total of 305/5 in 50 overs.

For those unfamiliar with Musheer Khan, he is the younger sibling of Mumbai's star, Sarfaraz Khan, with a notable age gap of more than seven years. This cricketer is not only a formidable right-handed top-order batter but also a left-arm orthodox bowler. Having made his first-class debut for Mumbai in the previous Ranji Trophy season, Musheer Khan showcased his potential in three matches, accumulating 96 runs and securing two wickets.

His contributions extended beyond domestic cricket, with a standout performance in the U-19 Vinoo Mankad Trophy, where he notched 438 runs and claimed the highest number of wickets (22). Musheer Khan further solidified his standing by featuring for India A in a four-nation ODI series, where he played a pivotal role in securing the title with a blistering 47-ball 127 and a 2/53 bowling effort.

As an integral member of India's current U-19 squad, Musheer Khan displayed consistent form leading up to the ICC U-19 World Cup 2024, including two half-centuries and a notable 5-wicket haul against South Africa. With the upcoming match against the USA, India aim to continue their stellar performance in the last group fixture on Sunday at the same venue.

Turning to today's match, India posted a total of 301 for seven in their allotted 50 overs. In addition to Musheer's impressive performance, the captain, Uday Saharan, contributed with a solid fifty, scoring 75 off 84 balls. However, while chasing a target of 302, the Irish team are facing significant challenges, standing at 45 for eight in 14.1 overs, as of the latest update.