Manan Bhatt’s Magnificent Three centuries in the C.K. Nayudu Trophy

There are purple patches. And then there’s what Manan Bhatt is doing right now.

Three matches. Three centuries. All in the Under-23 Col C.K. Nayudu Trophy. Calm, controlled, and built the hard way.

He began with 104 off 203 balls against Haryana in the league stage. A long, patient innings that showed discipline and temperament. Then came 111 off 182 against Odisha, again in the league phase. Different opposition, same hunger. Same concentration.

And when the stakes rose in the quarterfinal against Karnataka, Manan didn’t blink. He produced 120 off 238 deliveries a knock crafted with maturity beyond his years. Knockout pressure, quality attack, long hours at the crease. He handled it all.

Three back-to-back centuries in a premier red-ball tournament at the U-23 level isn’t just good form. It speaks of preparation, mindset, and serious work behind the scenes.

Manan Bhatt hails from Sanjeevani Cricket Academy, and his development under the guidance of coach Satish Samant is clearly reflecting in his performances. The technique looks solid. The shot selection is measured. The temperament is strong. That doesn’t happen by accident.

What stands out most is how he builds his innings. He doesn’t rush milestones. He earns them. He occupies the crease, wears bowlers down, and then capitalizes.

In an era where quick runs often grab attention, Manan is reminding everyone of the value of time at the crease and big hundreds in multi-day cricket.

Three consecutive centuries. League dominance. Quarterfinal impact.

Manan Bhatt isn’t just scoring runs.

He’s building a reputation.