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#5 Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi vs ENG at Delhi in 1964 – 23year 34days

Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi’s stunning double century against England in Delhi in 1964 was a watershed point in Indian cricket. Pataudi showed tremendous talent and leadership on December 12 by scoring 203 runs in a key innings. Faced with a tough English bowling assault, the Nawab of Pataudi remained composed and resilient. His innings demonstrated not just his hitting talent, but also his ability to lead by example. This innings substantially contributed to India’s strong position in the match and cemented Pataudi’s reputation as an important role in Indian cricket history, laying the groundwork for his dominant captaincy in the coming years.