Baba Indrajith slams 72 for India C in Duleep Trophy
Indian domestic ace Baba Indrajith showed his prowess with a well-made 72 in India C's first innings score of 168 versus India D in the ongoing Duleep Trophy 2024 at Rural Development Trust Stadium, Anantapur. Indrajith's half-century helped India C take a four-run lead after India D were bowled out for 164. This was a clutch effort from Indrajith. Here are further details.
Indrajith bails India C out from position of bother
Indrajith came to the crease when India C were 40/3. And soon, the side was reduced to 43/4. India C ended Day 1 at 91/4 before they lost Abishek Porel early on Day 2. Indrajith and Porel added a fifty-plus stand. India C were 108/8 but Indrajith's prowess helped the team. Alongside Anshul Kamboj (2), Indrajith added 51 runs, helping his side.
Indrajith slams his 28th FC fifty
Saransh Jain (2/16) dismissed Indrajith, who was the last batter to be dismissed. As per ESPNcricinfo, playing his 76th First-Class match (112 innings), Indrajith has raced to 5,350 runs at over 53. This was his 28th FC fifty. He also owns 16 hundreds. His knock consisted of nine fours. In 2024 Ranji Trophy, Indrajith smashed 767 runs at 69.72 for Tamil Nadu.
Summary of the contest
India D were bowled out for 164 in 48.3 overs. Axar Patel led the way for India D with a score of 86. Vijaykumar Vyshak picked three scalps for India C. In response, India C were folded for 168. Harshit Rana was superb for India D, claiming a four-fer whereas Indrajith managed 72 for India C. India D have lost three wickets (2nd innings).
