Latest news from recent Buchi Babu Trophy 2024
Day two of the Buchi Babu Trophy 2024 was marked by some exceptional individual performances, setting the stage for an intriguing continuation of the tournament. Ishan Kishan’s explosive century and Shubham Khajuria’s steady knock were the highlights of a day that saw teams jostling for dominance in this prestigious competition.
Let’s take a closer look at the important happenings of the Buchi Babu Trophy 2024 2nd day
Madhya Pradesh vs Jharkhand
In the Madhya Pradesh vs Jharkhand match, Madhya Pradesh, who resumed on 225-8, added just nine runs to their overnight total before being bowled out. Jharkhand’s response was initially shaky as they found themselves at 108-3, with opener Vikash Vishal retiring hurt. However, captain Ishan Kishan turned the tide with a blistering counter-attack, scoring 114 off 107 balls. His century, which came off just 86 balls, included consecutive sixers off off-spinner Adheer Pratap Singh. By stumps, Jharkhand had taken a 51-run lead, with the score at 277-7.
Railways vs Gujarat
In the Railways vs Gujarat encounter, Railways continued their dominance from day one, piling up a massive total of 570. Sahaib Yuvraj joined the list of centurions with a solid knock, while Ashutosh Sharma contributed a quickfire 43 off 25 balls. Gujarat’s reply was steady but unremarkable, with Manan Hingrajia top-scoring with 65 as they ended the day on 155-3. Railways hold a commanding lead of 415 runs, setting the stage for a potential innings victory.
Haryana vs Mumbai
The Haryana vs Mumbai match saw Haryana build on their strong position from day one, thanks to Dheeru Singh, who extended his score to 147 before being dismissed. Lakshay Sangwan and Amit Rana added valuable runs to take Haryana’s total to 419. In reply, Mumbai struggled early but found some stability through a 76-run partnership between Akhil Herwadkar and Musheer Khan. By the end of day two, Mumbai had reached 133-4, still trailing by 286 runs, with Sarfaraz Khan unbeaten on 26.
Chhattisgarh vs Jammu and Kashmir
The Chhattisgarh vs Jammu and Kashmir game witnessed a strong recovery from J&K after their shaky start on day one. Shubham Khajuria led the charge with an unbeaten 147, supported by crucial half-centuries from Abdul Samad, Paras Dogra, and Sahil Lotra. By stumps, J&K had taken control of the match, leading by 71 runs with the score at 349-4.