Karnataka batter Mayank Agarwal indeed is a perfect definition of a phoenix rising from the ashes. After going unsold in IPL 2025 auction, the Karnataka star has perhaps taken it upon himself to prove his mettle, game after game. Agarwal smashed his fourth century in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy in Karnataka vs Nagaland on Sunday.
Mayank Agarwal scores 4th ton in Vijay Hazare Trophy
A forgotten star in the national circuit, Mayank is hell bent to redeem himself in the form of consistent performances in the domestic circuit. He now has five consecutive 50+ scores to his name in List A cricket, which include 4 centuries. His 116-run knock off 119 deliveries against Nagaland on Sunday was studded with 9 fours and 4 sixes, striking at 97.48. Agarwal went unsold at IPL 2025 auction despite possessing a prolific record.
| Opposition | Score |
|---|---|
| Nagaland | 116* |
| Saurashtra | 69 |
| Hyderabad | 124 |
| Arunachal | 100* |
| Punjab | 139* |
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After amassing 225 runs in IPL 2012, Mayank enjoyed stellar success from 2019-2023 in the cash-rich league. He last played an ODI for India in 2020 following which he has been out of favour in terms of selection to the national side. Well, his performaces in VHT indicate that he is far from over and has a lot more left in him. Agarwal’s IPL journey is also not over just as yet. Despite going unsold in IPL 2025 auction, the former PBKS star still has a chance of featuring in the tournament if he is named as an injury replacement in any of the sides.
