Best batting, bowling highlights, and unexpected moments that stole the show on Day 2 of the Duleep Trophy
Watching a Duleep Trophy game is always interesting, but Day 2 of Round 2 was incredibly intense. With two matches in full flow, we witnessed some outstanding performances, unexpected situations, and the drama that only cricket can give.
Let us start with India A and India D. On Day 1, India A struggled to get off to a good start, scoring 288/8. However, at the end of Day 2, things were looking better for them. After adding a few more runs in the morning to reach 290, their bowlers went down to work, giving India D a rough time (183) in the first innings.
Stumps on Day 2!
— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) September 13, 2024
A very good start for India A, they are 115/1.
Mayank Agarwal & Pratham Singh looked solid at the crease but Shreyas Iyer struck late in the day to dismiss Agarwal
India A lead by 222#DuleepTrophy | @IDFCFIRSTBank
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Devdutt Padikkal was India D's brightest star, batting with unwavering determination. His 92 was full of class, as he struck 15 boundaries without breaking a sweat. However, when Prasidh Krishna removed him just 8 runs short of a century, you could almost hear a collective grumble from India D's bench.
Well played, Devdutt Padikkal...!!!
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) September 13, 2024
- 92 (124) with 15 fours, India D are struggling at 154/8 and Padikkal himself scored 92 out of that. The next best scorer of the team is with 23, a lone warrior show by Devdutt. 🫡🔥 pic.twitter.com/g0vOyFgqgz
Pratham Singh and Mayank Agarwal spearheaded India A's second innings onslaught. Agarwal's steady 56 and Singh's unbroken 59 helped India A conclude the day with a solid 222-run lead (115/1).
Pacers Khaleel Ahmed & Aaqib Khan have impressed so far for India A with 2⃣ wickets each!
— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) September 13, 2024
Watch 📽️ all the 4⃣ India D wickets to fall in the morning session on Day 2 🔽#DuleepTrophy | @IDFCFIRSTBank
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India A's bowling stars were Khaleel Ahmed and Aaqib Khan, who both took three wickets. They kept it close, and wickets kept tumbling. Khaleel, in particular, was on fire, ensuring India D never had a chance to settle in.
In the India C against India B encounter, the former dominated. India C scored 525 runs in their first inningsthanks to Ishan Kishan’s blistering 111 on day 1. On Day 2, their objective was to strengthen their advantage and put India B under strain.
INDIA C ARE ALL OUT ON 525.
— Sports With Naveen (@sportscey) September 13, 2024
A very good innings of 82 runs played by 22 years old Manav Suthar. 👏
- Ishan kishan scored a brilliant 100 ⭐️
- Ruturaj Gaikwad & Baba Indrajith scored half century. 👏 pic.twitter.com/CA0snsUHNv
After Kishan, Manav Suthar's 82 off 156 balls was a pleasure to see. He wasn't in a hurry and built his innings piece by piece. He even hit three sixes to keep things interesting. For India B, Narayan Jagadeesan (67 not out) and Abhimanyu Easwaran (51 not out) fought hard, combining for an undefeated partnership of 124 at the close of the day.
Another tough day for the bowlers as India B's openers end Day 2 on a high with an unbeaten 124-run partnership 👊🏏#NarayanJagadeesan #AbhimanyuEaswaran #DuleepTrophy #Sportskeeda pic.twitter.com/zgsQm7vPaY
— Sportskeeda (@Sportskeeda) September 13, 2024
Rahul Chahar was the standout of India C, capturing four wickets for 73 runs. He bowled with intent, putting the ball in difficult locations and inducing errors from India B's batters. Mukesh Kumar, too, had a good day, taking four wickets, although he let up a few more runs than he'd like. Nonetheless, both of them contributed significantly to keeping India B on the back foot.
India C 1st Innings in Duleep Trophy Round 2:
— Shakaal (@Shakaal51315) September 13, 2024
🏏 IND-C: 5⃣2⃣5⃣
⭐ Ishan Kishan scored a magnificent 111 runs
⭐ Manav Suthar (82) and Baba Indrajith (78) made solid contributions
⭐ Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 58
⭐ Mukesh Kumar and Rahul Chahar picked up 4 wickets each for India B
You can't discuss Day 2 without addressing Shreyas Iyer's odd stroll to the crease. The India D captain walked in wearing sunglasses. Yes, you read that right: sunglasses. But it didn't bring him any luck. A seven-ball duck followed his grand entrance, and the only thing that could equal his cool factor was his swift return to the pavilion.
Shreyas Iyer batting by wearing Sunglasses 😎
— Shergill Laly (@shergilllaly) September 13, 2024
AND
Shreyas Iyer dismissed for a 7 ball duck.#DuleepTrophy #DuleepTrophy2024 #shreyasiyer pic.twitter.com/yHlJgiAcId
Another entertaining event was the back-and-forth between Padikkal and Prasidh Krishna. When Krishna dismissed his Karnataka teammate, it was a moment of victory for India A. Padikkal had been keeping India D's innings together, but Krishna's delivery eventually got him out.
Prasidh Krishna dismisses Devdutt Padikkal for 92 in Duleep Trophy
— Dev Sharma (@Devsharmahere) September 13, 2024
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And don't forget Sanju Samson's brief but spectacular return in the Duleep Trophy. His attempt to entice Aaqib Khan did not go as expected. The top edge sailed to mid-on, and Samson strolled back after only five runs.