On the second day of the Duleep Trophy 2025 quarter-final between Central Zone and North Eastern Zone, Danish Malewar picked up exactly where he left off on the opening day, continuing his brilliant batting display. He raced to a remarkable double century off just 220 balls, becoming the first-ever Vidarbha player to achieve this milestone.

Danish Malewar makes history with a sensational double century on Day 2

On the opening day, the 21-year-old had ended his masterful innings at a stunning 198 not out. He had already showcased his class by forging a crucial 144-run partnership with Aryan Juyalwho retired hurt, before joining forces with captain Rajat Patidar for a blistering 199-run stand. Malewar’s innings was a perfect blend of patience, timing, and power, as he carefully built his score while punishing loose deliveries and keeping the scoreboard ticking. He continued his scoring spree on Day 2, quickly reaching the 200-run mark. His historic innings, which included a total of 36 fours and a six, came to an end when he retired out, having firmly stamped his authority on the match and providing Central Zone with a strong start.

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Malewar and Rajat Patidar powers Central Zone to strong position in Quarter Final 2

With Malewar retiring out after his monumental double century, Central Zone found themselves in an incredibly strong position, largely thanks to a collective batting effort. Malewar’s epic knock was built on the foundations of a solid opening stand with Aryan Juyal, who retired hurt after a well-compiled 60. Captain Patidar then provided a blistering counter-attack, smashing a rapid 125, while Yash Rathod’s brisk 36 ensured the momentum never waned. The North Eastern Zone bowlers had a dismal outing, struggling to find a breakthrough as the Central Zone batters piled on the runs. With the scoreboard reading a daunting 441 for 2, the responsibility now squarely lies on the North Eastern Zone batters to respond with a determined performance.