Pranav Dhanawade, a 15-year-old opening batsman, scored 1009 not out playing for K.C. Gandhi School against Arya Gurukul School in a tournament recognized by the Mumbai Cricket Association. His team declared at 1465-3.Dhanawade smashed 59 sixes and 129 fours off only 323 balls, making the most of the short 30-yard boundary on one side of the ground.
The previous record in minor cricket — below first-class and List A level — was 628 not out by England's Arthur Collins in 1899.
Mumbai has a tradition of big scores in school cricket. Retired legend Sachin Tendulkar first came to prominence with a 326 not out in 1988.
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