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The second round of the Duleep Trophy witnessed a dominant performance by India C, spearheaded by a brilliant century from Ishan Kishan. At the Rural Development Trust Stadium B in Anantapur, India C ended Day 1 at a formidable 357 for 5, setting the stage for a thrilling contest against India B.
Kishan's innings was a masterclass in aggressive batting, as he smashed 111 runs off just 126 deliveries. He struck 14 boundaries and three sixes, showcasing his explosive hitting prowess. He formed a crucial partnership of 189 runs for the third wicket with Baba Indrajith, who contributed a steady 78 runs.
India B, despite a promising start with skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad hitting a boundary off the first ball, faced a setback when Gaikwad retired hurt after twisting his ankle. The early wicket of Rajat Patidar, bowled by Navdeep Saini for 40, followed by Sai Sudharsan's dismissal for 43, put India B on the back foot.
However, Mukesh Kumar's bowling proved to be a thorn in India C's side as he claimed three wickets, including those of Kishan and Indrajith. His ability to contain the flow of runs was crucial for India B, as they looked to peg back India C's dominant position.
Gaikwad returned to bat after sustaining an injury at the beginning of play and showcased his resilience with an unbeaten 42 off 44 deliveries. Abhishek Porel and Manav Suthar chipped in with quickfire contributions, helping India C finish the day on a strong note.
The match promises to be an exciting contest, with India C holding the upper hand after Day 1. Ishan Kishan's century will be a crucial factor for India C, and the battle between the batsmen and the bowlers will be one to watch for in the coming days.
Source: Ishan Kishan's ton headlines dominant day for India C