India A tame India D in Duleep Trophy 2024: Stats
India A tamed India D in round 2 of the Duleeep Trophy 2024 at the Rural Development Trust Stadium, Anantapur. Mayank Agarwal-led India A beat Shreyas Iyer's India D by 186 runs. This was India A's maiden win. They lost in round 1 to India B. On the other hand, India D have suffered successive defeats in the 2024 Duleep Trophy. Here's more.
How did the match pan out?
Shams Mulani's 89 helped India A score 290 in their 1st innings. Harshit Rana took four scalps for India D. In response, India D were folded for a score of 183. Devdutt Padikkal scored 92 runs, whereas, Khaleel Ahmed and Aaqib Khan claimed three wickets each. Pratham Singh and Tilak Varma scored tons in India A's 380/3d. India D folded for 301 runs.
Shams Mulani misses out on maiden First-Class hundred
In the 1st innings, Mulani shared a crucial partnership of 91 runs for the seventh wicket with his Mumbai teammate Tanush Kotian. The southpaw, however, missed out on his maiden First-Class hundred. With the help of three sixes and eight fours, Mulani made 89 off 187 balls. As per ESPNcricinfo, he owns 1,743 runs from 39 First-Class matches at an average of 32-plus.
Harshit Rana claims four-fer
India's rising pace-bowling sensation Harshit demonstrated his prowess by registering a four-wicket haul for India D. Harshit finished with 4/51 across 17.3 overs. He delivered four maidens. Notably, the pacer claimed a four-wicket haul (4/33) in India D's opener as well, against India C. Harshit went wicketless in the 2nd innings (0/30). He owns 36 wickets in FC cricket.
Shreyas Iyer and Sanju Samson fail to deliver
Iyer faltered with the bat after managing a seven-ball duck in the 1st innings. Known for his distinctive style both on and off the field, Iyer surprised spectators by wearing sunglasses beneath his helmet. He managed a 41-run knock from 55 balls in the 2nd innings. Meanwhile, Sanju Samson scored 5 in the 1st innings. He scored a 40-run knock in the run-chase.
Padikkal sends reminder to Team India selectors
Padikkal sent a reminder to the selectors after being snubbed for the first Test against Bangladesh, starting September 19 in Chennai. The southpaw hit a 92-run knock. He faced 124 balls and slammed 15 fours. However, he managed one run in the second innings. Playing his 34th First-Class match (58 innings), Padikkal has raced to 2,441 runs at 43-plus.
2nd FC ton for Pratham Singh
Pratham brought up his second First-Class hundred. He ended up scoring 122 off 189 balls (12 fours, 1 six). After laying the foundation with skipper Mayank on Day 2, Pratham managed a 104-run stand with fellow centurion Varma before departing. Pratham (7 and 122) has raced to 1,690 runs across 30 matches at an average of 35-plus. This includes two hundreds and 10 half-centuries.
Varma smashes his fifth First-Class century
Varma scored 111* in India's A's 2nd innings . His knock had nine fours (193 balls). Riyan Parag came in and alongside Varma, the two added 45 runs. Post Parag's dismissal, Varma was joined by Shashwat Rawat and the two shone. Varma (10 and 111*) owns 1,180 runs at 50-plus average. This was his fifty ton in First-Class cricket (50s: 4).
Shashwat Rawat hits unbeaten 64 in India A's 2nd innings
Shashwat Rawat scored a fine knock of 64* in India's 2nd innings score of 308/3d. Rawat faced 88 balls and hit 7 fours. Rawat, who scored 15 runs in the 1st innings, has raced to 1,274 runs at close to 50. (50s: 5, 100s: 5).
Ricky Bhui scores ton for India D in the run-chase
India D's Ricky Bhui was the top scorer during the run-chase. He smashed 113 runs from 195 balls, hitting 14 fours and three sixes. Bhui slammed his 19th century in First-Class cricket. He also has 18 half-centuries to his name. He has raced to 4,994 runs in FC cricket. He is closing in on 5,000-run landmark.
India A bowlers get the job done
Khaleel Ahmed made his presence felt with four wickets in the match, including a three-wicket haul in the 1st innings. Mulani also did well, taking four wickets, including a three-fer in the 2nd innings. Tanush Kotian had a solid outing. He managed four wickets in the 2nd innings (4/73). He also took 1/22 in the first innings.
What about India A skipper Mayank?
Veteran Indian batter Mayank scored a fine 56-run knock for India A in their 2nd outing. After having failed in the first innings (7), Mayank showed his character, slamming 56 from 87 balls (8 fours). As per ESPNcricinfo, playing his 103rd First-Class match (178 innings), Mayank with his scores of 7 and 56 have raced to 7,690 runs at an average of 45-plus.
