In an exciting first-round match of the Duleep Trophy 2024, Ruturaj Gaikwad-led India-C secured a comfortable victory over Shreyas Iyer’s India-D within just three days. The match, held in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, saw India-C chasing down a target of 233 runs to win by 4 wickets.
India-C’s Strong Performance
India-D batted first and posted a decent score, but India-C fought back in the second innings. With Ruturaj Gaikwad’s aggressive 46 runs and steady contributions from Rajat Patidar (44) and Aryan Juyal (47), India-C chased down the target of 233. Abhishek Porel, who had made a valuable contribution in the first innings, stayed unbeaten with 35 runs, ensuring the team’s win.
Manav Suthar Shines with the Ball
The standout player for India-C was spinner Manav Suthar, who picked up 7 wickets in India-D’s second innings. His brilliant bowling helped dismiss the India-D team for just 236 runs, giving India-C the edge they needed. Suthar’s impressive performance made him the key difference in the game.
Tough Fight by India-D
Despite the defeat, India-D put up a tough fight, especially through their spinner Saransh Jain, who claimed 4 wickets for 92 runs. Saransh tried to bring India-D back into the game by taking key wickets, but the efforts weren’t enough as India-C’s batsmen held their ground and completed the chase.
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Anantapur Hosts First First-Class Match in 6 Years
This match marked the first first-class game in Anantapur after six years. Fans witnessed an exciting contest, where fast bowlers initially dominated, and later, spinners like Manav Suthar and Saransh Jain made their mark.
