Duleep Trophy 2024 Round 2 Key performances of the Day 1

The Duleep Trophy 2024 has already showcased some thrilling performances, with standout efforts in the India A vs India D and India B vs India C matches. Each game has had its share of highs and lows, from resilient batting displays to disciplined bowling spells. Here’s a closer look at the individual performances that have shaped the first innings of these two encounters.

Duleep Trophy 2024 Round 2: India A vs India D

In the first innings of India A against India D, the spotlight was on Shams Mulani, whose unbeaten 88 off 174 balls was crucial in holding the innings together. His partnership of 91 runs with Tanush Kotian (53 off 80 balls) was key in helping India A recover from early setbacks. Riyan Parag added much-needed aggression with his quickfire 37 off 29 balls, injecting momentum in the middle overs. However, India A’s top order struggled, with Mayank Agarwal, Pratham Singh, and Tilak Varma all failing to make an impact, managing just 7, 7, and 10 runs, respectively.

On the bowling side, India D capitalized on early breakthroughs. Vidhwath Kaverappa and Arshdeep Singh each picked up two wickets, with Harshit Rana also contributing two scalps. Kaverappa was the more economical of the bowlers, while Arshdeep and Rana maintained pressure by dismissing key middle-order batsmen. By the end of Day 1, India A had reached 288-8, with Mulani’s resilience ensuring they remained competitive.

Duleep Trophy 2024 Round 2: India B vs India C

In the India C innings against India B, Ishan Kishan stole the show with a magnificent 111 off 126 balls. His aggressive approach, peppered with 14 boundaries and 3 sixes, kept the scoreboard moving rapidly. He was well supported by Baba Indrajith, who scored a patient 78 off 136 balls, helping to stabilize the innings and build a massive 189-run partnership. Ruturaj Gaikwad played a captain’s knock, remaining not out on 46 off 50 balls, while Rajat Patidar and Sai Sudharsan chipped in with 40 and 43 runs, respectively, though neither could convert their starts into big scores.

For India B, Mukesh Kumar was the standout bowler, claiming 3 wickets, including the crucial dismissals of Ishan Kishan and Sai Sudharsan. His figures of 3 for 76 in 21 overs were a bright spot in an otherwise challenging day for the bowlers. Navdeep Saini and Rahul Chahar also picked up a wicket each, though they were on the expensive side. Washington Sundar, Nitish Reddy, and Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore went wicketless, struggling to contain the free-scoring India C batters, who posted 357-5 by the end of the day.