In the last Duleep Trophy match in Anantapur, India D led India B by a commanding fifty runs scored by Shreyas Iyer, a fast-bowling forty-five, and a stolid ninety-nine from Ricky Bhui to secure the victory. With five wickets remaining in the second innings, India D is now 311 ahead and out of the running for the trophy.
India B continued on 210 for 6, increasing their total to 282. Washington Sundar, who had the highest scoring total of 87, was responsible for most of the runs. With stats of 5 for 73, the left-arm spinner Saurabh Kumar claimed all four of the wickets that fell throughout the day. This was his 25th five-for in first-class cricket.
With Navdeep Saini and Mukesh Kumar taking quick wickets, India D’s second innings got underway at 18 for 3. Shreyas Iyer, who had been out for a five-ball duck in the opening innings.
made the decision to counterattack at this moment. Before being taken out by Mukesh, he struck 39 deliveries for seven fours and a six.
The first-innings centurion, Samson, came to life to make his debut worthwhile, partnering with Bhui for a 68-run partnership. When stumps were called, Bhui and Akash Sengupta’s sixth-wicket stand was worth 94.
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India B, who are now ranked second, would have a difficult time trying to win the championship. They must win hands-down and then pray that neither India C nor India A win hands-down in order for them to have a chance.
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