In a thrilling encounter at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India B emerged victorious over India A by 76 runs in the Duleep Trophy 2024. The match, which concluded on Sunday, showcased stellar performances from Yash Dayal and Mukesh Kumar, who played pivotal roles in securing the win for India B.
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The match began with India B winning the toss and opting to bat first. The opening day saw a balanced performance from both sides. India B’s top order, led by captain KL Rahul, put up a solid start. Rahul’s composed 67 runs set the foundation, while contributions from Shubman Gill (45) and Sarfaraz Khan (38) helped India B post a respectable total of 298 in their first innings.
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India A’s response was met with fierce bowling from India B. Yash Dayal and Mukesh Kumar spearheaded the attack, dismantling India A’s batting lineup. Dayal’s fiery spell of 4/42 and Mukesh’s disciplined 3/50 restricted India A to 2, giving India B a crucial first-innings lead of 75 runs.
Resuming their second innings, India B faced early setbacks, losing quick wickets. However, a resilient partnership between Dhruv Jurel (56) and Navdeep Saini (32) helped stabilize the innings. Despite a late collapse, India B managed to set a challenging target of 275 for India A, thanks to Akash Deep’s five-wicket haul (5/56) for India A.
The final day was a test of nerves and skill. India A’s chase began on a shaky note, losing opener Mayank Agarwal early. Riyan Parag’s aggressive 31 off 18 balls provided a brief spark, but Yash Dayal’s brilliant spell soon had India A reeling. Dayal’s 3/50, combined with Mukesh Kumar’s 2/50 and Navdeep Saini’s 2/41, kept the pressure on.
KL Rahul, showing tremendous determination, fought valiantly with a gritty 51 off 1 balls. His partnership with Kuldeep Yadav (14) offered some resistance, but it wasn’t enough. Akash Deep’s late cameo of 43 off 42 balls added some excitement, but India A ultimately fell short, bowled out for 198.
Yash Dayal: His combined figures of 7/92 in the match were instrumental in India B’s victory.
Mukesh Kumar: Consistent and disciplined, his 5/100 across both innings kept India A under constant pressure.
KL Rahul: Despite being on the losing side, his performances with the bat (67 and 51) were commendable.
Akash Deep: His five-wicket haul in the second innings and late batting heroics were notable.
This victory not only highlights the depth of talent in India B but also sets the stage for an exciting season of the Duleep Trophy. The performances of Yash Dayal and Mukesh Kumar will be closely watched as potential future stars for the national team. For India A, the match serves as a learning experience, with players like KL Rahul and Akash Deep showing glimpses of brilliance
As the Duleep Trophy 2024 progresses, fans can expect more thrilling encounters and standout performances. The tournament continues to be a crucial platform for emerging talents to showcase their skills and stake their claim for higher honors.
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