India A emerged victorious in the Duleep Trophy 2024, clinching the title with a commanding 132-run victory over India C. The match concluded with standout performances from bowlers Prasidh Krishna and Tanush Kotian, who each took three wickets, leading their team to a total of 12 points in the tournament.
Final Day Drama
Heading into the final day, three teams were still in contention for the title, creating a tense atmosphere. However, India B’s loss to India D eliminated them from the running, leaving India A and C to battle it out for supremacy. Mayank Agarwal, captain of India A, declared early in the morning session, setting a target of 350 runs for India C. His bowlers responded brilliantly, taking all ten wickets required to secure the win.
India C’s chase started poorly as they lost opener Vijaykumar Vyshak, who was surprisingly promoted to open alongside captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. After a brief partnership with Sai Sudharsan, who later scored a valiant 111, the middle-order crumbled under pressure. Sudharsan fought hard but received little support from his teammates, with six batters falling for single-digit scores.
Bowling Prowess
Kotian’s off-spin proved crucial in dismantling the middle order, while Krishna’s timely strikes included the vital wicket of Sudharsan. As the innings progressed, Krishna wrapped up the tail, ensuring that India C could not escape with a draw. Despite their efforts to hold on for a point that would have elevated them in the standings, India C ultimately succumbed to pressure.
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Brief Scores
- India A: 297 & 286/8 declared (Riyan Parag 73, Shashwat Rawat 53; Anshul Kamboj 2-52)
- India C: 234 (Abishek Porel 82, Pulkit Narang 41; Aaqib Khan 3-43, Avesh Khan 3-64) & 217 (Sai Sudharsan 111, Ruturaj Gaikwad 44; Tanush Kotian 3-47, Prasidh Krishna 3-50, Aaqib Khan 2-26)
India D’s Victory Over India B
In another match of the Duleep Trophy, India D defeated India B by a staggering 257 runs. The standout performance came from bowler Arshdeep Singh, who took six wickets for just 40 runs, helping dismantle India B’s batting lineup.
India D set a formidable target of 373 runs, bolstered by contributions from players like Sanju Samson, who scored a century. In response, India B faltered dramatically, losing four batters for ducks and collapsing to an all-out score of just 115 runs.
Brief Scores
- India D: 349 (Sanju Samson 106, Ricky Bhui 56; Navdeep Saini 5-74) & 244/5 (Ricky Bhui 90*, Shreyas Iyer 50; Mukesh Kumar 3-80)
- India B: 282 (Abhimanyu Easwaran 116, Washington Sundar 87; Saurabh Kumar 5-73) & 115 (Nitish Reddy 40*; Arshdeep Singh 6-40, Aditya Thakare 4-59)
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