The KBC contestant is puzzled by the ₹50 lakh question on the First-Class cricket double centurion debut

In the latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC)managed by the main character Amitabh Bachchana cricket-related question worth Rs 50 lakh stumped the contestant. The question, which proved particularly challenging, was about a milestone in cricket – a double century at the start of First-Class cricket.

The ₹50 Lakh Question: Audience poll and competition verdict

The question posed to the competition manager was: “Who was the first batsman to score a double century in first-class cricket?” asked the Bollywood star.

The four options provided were:

A: Arthur Shrewsbury
B: WG Grace
C: Doug Insole
D: Tom Marsden

Despite the audience overwhelmingly voting for option B (WG Grace), the contestant was unsure and chose not to risk the R25 lakh she had already won. Deciding to play it safe, he chose to quit the game rather than continue with an uncertain answer.

However, the correct answer to the question is option D: Tom Marsden, a little-known cricketer from the early 19th century. Marsden achieved this feat while playing for Sheffield and Leicester against Nottingham, scoring an incredible 227 runs on his debut.

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You forgot the cricket hero

Tom Marsden, born September 12, 1803, was an English cricketer who excelled both as a batsman and as a bowler. He was a left-handed batsman and a left-arm fast bowler. Throughout his first-class cricket career, which ran from 1826 to 1841, Marsden played mainly for Sheffield and Yorkshire. In his 55 first-class matches, he scored 1,724 runs and took 97 wickets—making him an important figure in the early days of cricket.

Marsden’s maiden double century remains one of his most remarkable achievements. He played his last first-class match in 1841, representing the North against the prestigious Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). The historic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. Despite his contributions to the sport, Marsden’s career and achievements are not widely known in modern cricket circles.

Tom Marsden died on February 27, 1843, leaving behind a legacy of cricketing success that is still relevant today.

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