In the ongoing Duleep Trophy match, India A is facing a tough challenge against India B in Bengaluru. India B, led by Abhimanyu Easwaran, put up a solid score of 321 runs in their first innings. India A, captained by Shubman Gill, is now feeling the heat after a series of early dismissals on the third day of the match. Star players like KL Rahul, Riyan Parag, and Dhruv Jurel failed to make an impact, leaving India A in a challenging position.
KL Rahul’s Slow Knock Ends Poorly
KL Rahul, known for his calm batting, struggled to make a big impact in this crucial game. He managed to score just 37 runs off 111 balls, playing a patient but ultimately ineffective innings. His dismissal came when he tried to play an ill-advised sweep shot off Washington Sundar’s delivery, misjudging the ball’s line. Rahul’s inability to read the spin led to his downfall, leaving India A in a precarious situation.
Riyan Parag Misses Out on a Big Score
Riyan Parag, who had partnered with KL Rahul to try and stabilize India A’s innings, also failed to capitalize on his start. He was dismissed for 30 runs after playing a loose shot to a poor delivery from Yash Dayal. The ball was drifting down the leg side, and Parag attempted a flick, only to edge it to wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant. His wicket came at a crucial moment, just when India A seemed to be regaining some control.
Dhruv Jurel and Shivam Dubey Fail to Deliver
Following Parag’s dismissal, Dhruv Jurel, the wicketkeeper-batsman, came to the crease with hopes of rebuilding the innings. However, he could only manage 2 runs before falling to Navdeep Saini’s bowling. Jurel’s quick dismissal added more pressure on India A, which was already in trouble.
Shivam Dubey, who had shown some promise, tried to take India A’s score forward. He managed to take the team’s total from 169 to 199 runs, but his innings didn’t last long. Dubey was dismissed by Mukesh Kumar after scoring 20 runs, adding to India A’s woes.
Top Players Struggle in Duleep Trophy Opener
India A in Deep Trouble
At the start of Day 3, India A had lost two wickets and were at 66 runs. Rahul and Parag’s partnership of 79 runs brought some hope to the team, but with both players gone, the situation quickly worsened. By the time Rahul was dismissed, India A had lost three wickets for just 24 runs in the morning session, creating a difficult task for the remaining batsmen.
At the time of writing, India A was trailing by 122 runs and had lost six wickets. The pressure is now on Shubman Gill and the lower-order batsmen to try and close the gap and make a comeback in this crucial match.
