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The second round of the Duleep Trophy witnessed a dominant display by India C, spearheaded by a brilliant century from Ishan Kishan. Playing against India B at the Rural Development Trust Stadium B in Anantapur, India C ended Day 1 with a commanding score of 357 for 5 wickets, setting the stage for a potential victory. Kishan's knock of 111 runs off just 126 deliveries was the highlight of the day, showcasing his aggressive and elegant batting style. His innings were studded with 14 boundaries and three towering sixes, ensuring that India C maintained a steady scoring rate throughout the day.
The foundation for India C's strong total was laid by the partnership between Kishan and Baba Indrajith, who shared a crucial 189-run stand for the third wicket. Indrajith himself contributed a valuable 78 runs, providing the necessary stability to Kishan's attacking intent. However, India B fought back towards the end of the day's play, thanks to the efforts of Mukesh Kumar, who claimed three wickets for 76 runs. Kumar's impressive bowling figures slowed down India C's scoring momentum, but couldn't completely derail their progress.
The match began with a setback for India B, as their captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad, retired hurt after just one ball. Gaikwad, known for his aggressive batting style, suffered a twisted ankle while attempting a single. This early blow put India B on the back foot, as they were forced to rely on the other batsmen to build a strong score. Rajat Patidar and Sai Sudharsan initially showed promise, scoring 92 runs for the first wicket. However, their dismissal within a single over brought India B back into the game. Patidar was dismissed by Navdeep Saini for 40, while Sudharsan was caught by Saini off Mukesh for 43.
Despite the early losses, India B had a glimmer of hope when Gaikwad returned to bat after suffering an injury at the beginning of the game. His unbeaten knock of 42 runs off 44 deliveries, showcasing his resilience and determination, provided India B with a much-needed boost. However, India C was too strong on the day. Their strong batting performance, spearheaded by Kishan's century and Indrajith's crucial contribution, ensured that they remained firmly in control of the match. As Day 2 commences, India B will need to bounce back strongly to have any chance of winning this encounter.
Source: Ishan Kishan's ton headlines dominant day for India C