Duleep Trophy 2024 LIVE Thrilling Updates

Duleep Trophy 2024: India D vs India B Live Updatesโ€”Sanju Samsonโ€™s Performance

The Duleep Trophy is known for showcasing top-tier talent in Indian cricket, and the match between India D and India B has lived up to the excitement. As the two teams face off, Day 2 has seen a thrilling turn of events. Sanju Samson, the wicketkeeper-batsman for India D, is nearing a well-deserved century as India D lost their 6th wicket.

India D Dominates Early on Day 1

The match began with India B electing to bowl, putting India D on the crease. India D capitalized on their solid batting lineup, with strong performances from the top order. Devdutt Padikkalโ€˜s solid 50-run innings laid the foundation, and KS Bharat and Ricky Bhui provided crucial support with their fifties. These three batters laid the foundation, taking the team to a competitive 306/5 by the end of Day 1.

India Dโ€™s batsmen, Devdutt Padikkal and KS Bharat, playing solid innings in the first day of the Duleep Trophy 2024 match.
India Dโ€™s batsmen, Devdutt Padikkal and KS Bharat, played solid innings in the first day of the Duleep Trophy 2024 match.

Sanju Samsonโ€™s Stellar Form

Sanju Samson, known for his aggressive yet composed batting style, entered the field on Day 1 and carried his form into Day 2. He is currently at 98 runs off just 93 balls, a knock that includes 11 boundaries and 3 sixes. He has batted with a combination of patience and aggression, particularly against India Bโ€™s fast bowlers, Navdeep Saini and Mukesh Kumar.

Sanju Samson, wearing India D's cricket uniform, confidently batting during the Duleep Trophy 2024 match.

As India D stands at 318/6, Samsonโ€™s wicket will be crucial for India B as they aim to restrict India Dโ€™s lead. India Dโ€™s lower order will need to step up, especially as they are nearing a competitive total. The next session will be pivotal as Samson eyes his century.

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India Dโ€™s Batting Performance: Key Highlights

  • Devdutt Padikkal started the batting and scored a well-played 50, showcasing his skill with the bat. He was unable to withstand Navdeep Sainiโ€™s bowling and was dismissed.
  • KS Bharat: He played an anchor role, scoring 52 runs off 105 deliveries, offering stability alongside Padikkal.
  • Ricky Bhui: Bhuiโ€™s 56-run knockoff of 87 balls was a forceful contribution that helped India accumulate more runs until he was out to Rahul Chahar.
  • Saransh Jain: Despite a brief stay at the crease, Saransh added 26 runs, playing a crucial role in the middle order before falling to Saini.
  • Sanju Samson: Currently not out on 98, Samsonโ€™s innings could define India Dโ€™s total.

Duleep Trophy 2024: Match 5: India D vs India B

India D Batting
PlayerRunsBalls4s6sS/RDismissal
Devdutt Padikkal50958052.63Narayan Jagadeesan and Navdeep Saini
KS Bharat521059049.52c Narayan Jagadeesan b Mukesh Kumar
Ricky Bhui56878064.36c Navdeep Saini b Rahul Chahar
Nishant Sindhu19392048.71c Suyash Prabhudessai b Rahul Chahar
Shreyas Iyer05000.00c K Nitish Kumar Reddy b Rahul Chahar
Sanju Samson *9893113105.37Not Out
Saransh Jain26594044.06Narayan Jagadeesan and Navdeep Saini
Saurabh Kumar *2110018.18Not Out
Extras: 15 runs (B: 2, LB: 3, WD: 2, NB: 8)
Fall of Wickets: 105/1, 119/2, 173/3, 175/4, 216/5, 307/6

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Indiaโ€™s Bowling Attack: Struggles and Successes

India Bโ€™s bowlers faced challenges on Day 1 but managed to claw back by taking crucial wickets. Navdeep Saini was the standout bowler, with figures of 2/58, using his pace and accuracy to trouble India Dโ€™s top order. Rahul Chaharโ€™s leg-spin also proved effective, taking 3/60 and breaking through the middle order.

  • Navdeep Saini: Showed excellent pace, claiming key wickets, including Padikkal and Saransh Jain.
  • Rahul Chahar: His variations brought success, dismissing Shreyas Iyer, Ricky Bhui, and Nishant Sindhu.
  • Mukesh Kumar: Controlled the economy rate, bowling 18 overs and picking up Bharatโ€™s wicket at a key moment.

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India B Bowling
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWidesEconomy Rate
Mukesh Kumar184411012.27
Mohit Avasthi151640604.26
K Nitish Kumar Reddy101540105.40
Navdeep Saini152582113.86
Rahul Chahar131603004.61
Washington Sundar70270003.85
Musheer Khan3090003.00

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Sanju Samsonโ€™s Impact on the Game

As India D approaches a strong first-innings total, Samsonโ€™s knock will be crucial. His aggressive shots against pace and spin have kept the scoreboard ticking, and his approach to Chaharโ€™s spin has been particularly noteworthy. As the game progresses, Samson will aim for a three-figure score, which could further put pressure on India B.

India Bโ€™s Strategy Moving Forward

India B will need to focus on getting the remaining wickets quickly. Their bowling attack, particularly Mukesh Kumar and Navdeep Saini, will need to strike early on Day 2. Once Samson is dismissed, they will aim to restrict India D to under 350, providing themselves with a reasonable target to chase.

Squad Details

India D:

  • Atharva Taide
  • Yash Dubey
  • Shreyas Iyer (c)
  • Devdutt Padikkal
  • Sanju Samson (wk)
  • Ricky Bhui
  • Saransh Jain
  • Saurabh Kumar
  • Harshit Rana
  • Arshdeep Singh
  • Vidhwath Kaverappa
  • Aditya Thakare
  • Akash Sengupta
  • Srikar Bharat
  • Nishant Sindhu

India B:

  • Abhimanyu Easwaran (c)
  • N Jagadeesan (wk)
  • Musheer Khan
  • Suyash Prabhudessai
  • Rinku Singh
  • Nitish Reddy
  • Washington Sundar
  • Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore
  • Rahul Chahar
  • Navdeep Saini
  • Mukesh Kumar
  • Mohit Avasthi
  • Himanshu Mantri

Key Moments So Far

  1. Indiaโ€™s strong opening partnership: Padikkal and Bharatโ€™s calm start.
  2. Ricky Bhuiโ€™s aggressive half-century: A quickfire knock that boosted the run rate.
  3. Sanju Samsonโ€™s resilience: Nearing a century with consistent boundaries, holding the innings together.
  4. Navdeep Sainiโ€™s pace attack: Key in breaking partnerships at crucial moments.

Anticipated Match Outcomes

As Day 2 unfolds, India B will aim to limit India Dโ€™s total, but with Samson in top form, breaking through will be no easy task. The lower-order contribution from Saurabh Kumar and others could extend the innings further, pushing the score beyond 350. India Bโ€™s batters, headed by Easwaran and Jagadeesan, will have to face a tough challenge from India Dโ€™s bowling attack, which includes Arshdeep Singh and Aditya Thakare.

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FAQs

1) Who is the current top scorer for India D in the Duleep Trophy?

A. Sanju Samson is the current top scorer, nearing a century with 98* runs.

2) How many wickets has India B taken so far?

A. India B has taken 6 wickets, with Navdeep Saini and Rahul Chahar being the key wicket-takers.

3) What was India Dโ€™s score at the end of Day 1?

A. India D scored 306/5 by the end of Day 1.

4) Who are the standout bowlers for India B?

A. Navdeep Saini and Rahul Chahar have been the standout bowlers, taking 2 and 3 wickets, respectively.

5) What are the expected runs India D might put up in the first inning?

A. India D is expected to score between 350 and 400, especially if Sanju Samson continues his strong performance.

Conclusion

With the game finely poised, much will depend on how India B responds when they bat. For now, all eyes are on Sanju Samson as he inches closer to his century. The Duleep Trophy continues to provide a platform for players to showcase their talent, and this match is no exception. Stay tuned for more updates as the game progresses.

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