Duleep Trophy, Baba Indrajith slams half-century for India C: Stats
Indian domestic ace Baba Indrajith showed his prowess with a well-made 78 for India C in the 1st innings versus India B in the ongoing Duleep Trophy 2024 at Rural Development Trust Stadium B, Anantapur on Thursday. Indrajith's half-century helped India C get to a solid score. He added 189 runs alongside Ishan Kishan (111). Notably, Indrajith has been in solid form. Here's more.
A solid effort from Indrajith
Indrajith came to the crease when his side was 97/2. He joined Kishan and the two added a massive stand to steady the ship for the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side. Indrajith faced 136 balls and slammed 7 fours. He was dismissed when India C's score was 311. Notably, Kishan got out before that with the score being 286. Indrajith was dismissed by Rahul Chahar.
Second fifty for Indrajith in Duleep Trophy 2024
Indrajith had earlier hit 72 and 7 in India C's win over India D in round 1 of the Duleep Trophy 2024. And now, he has followed this up with a score of 78. Indrajith is one of the players who are knocking on the door for selection in Test cricket. In three innings, he owns 157 runs in the ongoing tournament.
29th fifty for Indrajith in FC cricket
As per ESPNcricinfo, playing his 77th First-Class match, Indrajith owns 5,435 runs at an average of 53-plus. This is now his 29th fifty in FC cricket. He owns 16 hundreds as well. In 2024 Ranji Trophy, Indrajith smashed 767 runs at 69.72 for Tamil Nadu.