Ranjit Singh’s Record‑Breaking Debut: 62 and Unbeaten 154

In his maiden Test at Manchester against Australia in 1896, Singh delivered a historic performance. He scored 62 in the first innings and followed it with an unbeaten 154 in the second, becoming the first cricketer ever to register a half‑century and a century in the same match on debut, and to remain not out after a century. This feat set a benchmark for future debutants and underscored his extraordinary calibre.