Ranji Trophy 2016: 5 youngsters who had a dream debut

#3 Pankaj Shaw

Pankaj scored a significant 52 on his debut. Picture courtesy – The Hindu

The 28-year old from Bengal scored a half-century on debut as his side collected 3 points by virtue of their 8-4-run first innings lead against Rajasthan.

In reply to the visitor’s first innings total of 198 in a match interrupted by rain during the first two days, Bengal scored 282 in 90.3 overs with debutant Pankaj's 66-ball-52 laced with three fours and three sixes being the most significant contribution on the final day.

Coming in to bat at 172-5 after Wriddhiman Saha's (8) dismissal, the youngster saw his skipper Tiwary dismissed for 83 with the score reading 190-6 and nine runs still needed for the lead.

Along with former India U-19 player Aamir Gani (29), Shaw added 45 runs, ensuring three points for his team.

Shaw previously played for Bengal U-19 and Bengal U-22.