India D Fights Back in Duleep Trophy Match Against India A

Bengaluru – India D is struggling to chase a huge target set by India A, led by Mayank Agarwal. Ricky Bhui’s century and Sanju Samson’s half-century have kept India D in the game, but they still need 253 runs to win with five wickets and 45 overs remaining.

India D’s Batting Performance

Ricky Bhui has been the standout performer for India D, scoring 103 runs off 173 balls with 13 fours and three sixes. Sanju Samson has also been in great form, scoring 40 runs off 45 balls with three fours and three sixes. India D captain Shreyas Iyer scored 41 runs off 55 balls with eight fours.

Key Partnerships for India D

The century partnership between Ricky Bhui and Yash Dubey for the second wicket has been the highlight of India D’s batting performance. The two added 100 runs in 169 balls. Later, Ricky Bhui and Shreyas Iyer formed a half-century partnership for the fourth wicket, adding 53 runs in 90 balls.

India A’s Batting Performance

Earlier, opener Pratham Singh and youngster Tilak Verma shone with centuries for India A. Pratham Singh scored 122 runs off 189 balls with 12 fours and a six, while Tilak Verma remained unbeaten on 111 runs off 193 balls with nine fours.

Key Partnerships for India A

India A formed three century partnerships in their innings. The opening wicket partnership between Pratham Singh and Mayank Agarwal added 115 runs in 169 balls. The second wicket partnership between Tilak Verma and Pratham Singh scored 104 runs in 190 balls. The unbroken fourth wicket partnership between Tilak Verma and Shaswat Singh added 116 runs in 174 balls.

Match Summary

India A declared their innings at 380/3 in 98 overs, setting a huge target of 488 runs for India D. India D is currently at 235/5 in 64 overs, with Ricky Bhui and Saransh Jain at the crease.