Himachal Pradesh opener Prashant Chopra scored a astounding 271 not out on the first day of their Ranji Trophy match against Punjab - the second highest individual score in a single day by an Indian batsman in first-class cricket. In fact, Chopra's 271 of 289 balls with 37 boundaries and a six is also the highest individual runs accumulated in a single day's play by an Indian batsman in 67 years.

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