Young and talented batsman Sameer Rizvi, who was acquired by Delhi Capitals for a steal of 95 lakhs during the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) auction, once again gave a pure testimony of his batting prowess.

Rizvi’s recent form will definitely make the DC management happy with his purchase after the 21-year-old posted a brilliant ton of 105 (82) today in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT), during a match between Uttar Pradesh and Vidarbha. The dynamic right-hander hit five boundaries and seven sixes en route to his ton.

Rizvi’s knock was also a strong response to the Uttar Pradesh selectors who had initially snubbed him from the VHT team but dropped him after some stellar performances in the U-23 Men’s State A Trophy.

Rizvi’s knock is a continuation of his sublime form in last week’s U23 tournament, where he smashed two double centuries in four days, of which one was the fastest-ever double ton at the U23 level. He played six innings, amassing a staggering 728 runs at a mind-blowing average of 242.67, spanning four centuries.

Also in the VHT Rizvi has shown to have a good touch, achieving scores of 48, 0 and 105.

Sameer Rizvi on a path to redemption

Sameer Rivi had a disappointing performance in the previous season of IPL 2024 playing for Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Rizvi could manage only 51 runs in five innings at a strike rate of 118.60, after which CSK decided to release him. His shares also saw a drop from the last time, when CSK paid INR 8.4 crore to secure his services during IPL 2024 to DC, playing for 95 lakhs this time.

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However, Rizvi seems to be on a redemption arc and his recent form will certainly boost his morale ahead of the upcoming IPL 2025 season.

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