In the Duleep Trophy match held in Anantapur, India D took a strong lead of 202 runs by the end of the second day. The standout performance, however, came from young left-arm spinner Manav Suthar of India C, who impressed everyone with his brilliant bowling.
Manav Suthar’s Magical Spell
Manav Suthar, the 22-year-old rising star, delivered a fantastic bowling spell in the second innings. He bowled 15 overs, giving away just 30 runs and took five crucial wickets at an impressive economy of 2. Suthar dismissed key batsmen including Devdutt Padikkal, Ricky Bhui, KS Bharat, Saransh Singh, and Arshdeep Singh. This remarkable performance added to his growing reputation, especially after making his IPL debut for Gujarat Titans earlier this year.
Iyer and Padikkal Shine for India D
India D, led by skipper Shreyas Iyer, saw some aggressive batting performances. Iyer, looking to make a comeback to the Indian national team, scored a quick 54 off 44 balls, hitting nine fours and a six. Devdutt Padikkal also played a solid knock, scoring 56 runs off 70 balls, with eight boundaries. Their 126-run partnership helped India D recover from a tricky position.
By the end of the second day, India D had scored 206 for the loss of eight wickets. Akshar Patel (11*) and Harshit Rana (0*) were at the crease, looking to further extend the lead on the next day.
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India C Struggles in First Innings
Earlier, India C resumed their first innings at 91 for four but were bowled out for 168. Veteran Baba Indrajith top-scored with 72, while Abhishek Porel chipped in with 34 runs. Harshit Rana played a key role with the ball for India D, taking four wickets for 33 runs, while Axar Patel picked up two wickets, giving away 46 runs.
India D’s strong position and Manav Suthar’s five-wicket haul make for an exciting finish in this match.
