Delhi opener, Gautam Gambhir had once again proven his worth as he smashed his 40th first-class century on Saturday against Assam. In his phenomenal innings which consists of 17 boundaries, Gambhir demonstrated his fighting spirit.

The southpaw took a slow start in order to see off the new ball and later dominated the opposition bowlers. He brought up his century in 179 balls hitting 17 fours in the process on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Assam.

Gambhir’s innings were full of patience as he waited eagerly for the loose deliveries. The southpaw also played some mind-boggling shots square of the wicket as well as in front.

So far Gambhir has played 186 first-class matches in which he has scored more than 14,000 runs at an average of 48.97 with a best of 233. He also has amassed 65 first class half-centuries to his name. Meanwhile, after bowling out Assam for 258 in the first innings Delhi rode on Gambhir’s to reach 196/2 after tea.

Meanwhile, after bowling out Assam for 258 in the first innings Delhi team reach 269/4, thanks to Gambhir’s 136* at stumps.