A Gujarat schoolboy, Drona Desai has taken the cricketing world by storm with his sensational 498-run knock in a school cricket match.
Playing for St. Xavier’s (Loyola) in the Diwan Ballubhai Cup Under-19 multi-day tournament, Desai scored an unbelievable 498 runs off just 320 balls against JL English School.
His innings included a staggering 86 fours and 6 sixes, leading his team to a dominant victory by an innings and 712 runs.
At just 17 years old, Desai has already made a name for himself in the cricketing world, consistently performing well at the junior level and representing Gujarat in the Under-14 and Under-19 state teams.
Drona Desai’s Cricketing Journey
Desai, who started playing cricket at the age of seven, credits his father for recognizing his potential and ensuring he received top-notch coaching. The legendary Sachin Tendulkar has heavily influenced him and loves playing straight drives.
Desai’s coach, Jayprakash Patel, a former Ranji Trophy player for Gujarat, has played a crucial role in his development. Desai’s dedication to the sport is evident as he attended school only for exams from grades 8 to 12, focusing entirely on cricket.
List of Young Cricketers Scored 400+ Runs
Drona Desai’s record-breaking innings has added his name to the list of young cricketers who have made headlines with their exceptional performances.
The table below shows some of the most impressive scores by young cricketers:
| Player | Score |
| Pranav Dhanawade | 1009* |
| Prithvi Shaw | 546 |
| Dr. Havewalla | 515 |
| Chamanlal | 506* |
| Arman Jaffer | 498 |
| Drona Desai | 498 |
Drona Desai’s achievement has undoubtedly cemented his place among the most promising young cricketers in the country, and it will be exciting to see how his career go in the years to come.
