Match 4: India B vs India C
Venue: Rural Development Trust Stadium B, Anantapur
Date: September 12, 2024
Day 1 Summary:
Ishan Kishan’s brilliant century highlighted Day 1 of the second-round Duleep Trophy match, as India C finished the day at a commanding 357 for 5. Kishan’s 111 off 126 deliveries was instrumental in India C’s dominant position.
Day 1 Highlights:
- Ishan Kishan: 111 runs from 126 balls, including 14 boundaries and 3 sixes, ensured India C set a strong foundation.
- Baba Indrajith: Contributed a solid 78, forming a critical 189-run partnership with Kishan for the third wicket.
- Mukesh Kumar: Claimed 3 wickets for 76 runs, providing India B with some respite towards the end of the day.
Match Situation:
India B, having won the toss and opted to bowl first, faced early setbacks as India C’s captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad, was forced to retire hurt after twisting his ankle while running. Despite this, Rajat Patidar and Sai Sudharsan put together a promising 92-run partnership for the first wicket.
Patidar was dismissed for 40, bowled by Navdeep Saini, and Sudharsan followed shortly after, caught off Mukesh Kumar’s bowling for 43. Kishan and Indrajith then took control, frustrating the bowlers with a stand that lasted over 40 overs.
Kishan’s innings was cut short by Mukesh Kumar, who bowled him out, while Indrajith was dismissed by leg-spinner Rahul Chahar six overs later. Gaikwad, despite his earlier injury, returned to the crease and scored an unbeaten 42 off 44 balls. Abhishek Porel contributed a quickfire 12 before being trapped in front by Mukesh. Manav Suthar added some late boundaries to further bolster the score.
Brief Scores:
- India C: 357/5 (Ishan Kishan 111, Baba Indrajith 78)
- India B: Click Here
Day 2 promises to be crucial as India C looks to build on their solid start and India B aims to restrict the total further. Stay tuned for more updates and live scores.
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