Wednesday, 3 July 2013

Agarwal sets Varsity batting record

Oxford University batsman Sam Agarwal has set a Varsity match record by scoring 313 not out against Cambridge.

It was the first treble century in the history of the match, which was first played in 1827, and bettered the 247 for Oxford in 2005 by Salil Oberoi.

The 22-year-old struck three sixes and 41 fours in his innings at Fenner's, which lasted just over seven hours.

He also shared a record fourth-wicket partnership of 194 with Matt Winter (51) before Oxford declared on 550-7.

Agarwal, who was born in India, made a first-class century earlier this season in Oxford's defeat by Warwickshire.

He has also played a number of games for Surrey's second XI this summer but is not contracted to the county.


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