Mumbai teen hits 1,000 runs in an innings

Mumbai: A Mumbai teenager has become the first batsman to score 1,000 runs in an officially recognised innings.

Pranav Dhanawade, a 15-year-old opening batsman, scored 1,009 not out playing for K.C. Gandhi School against Arya Gurukul School in a tournament recognised by the Mumbai Cricket Association. His team declared at 1465-3.

Dhanawade smashed 59 sixes and 129 fours off only 323 balls, making the most of the short 30-yard boundary on one side of the ground.

The previous record in minor cricket - below first-class and List A level - was 628 not out by England’s Arthur Collins in 1899.

Mumbai has a tradition of big scores in school cricket. Retired legend Sachin Tendulkar first came to prominence with a 326 not out in 1988.