Sanju Samson batting during the Duleep Trophy match
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.
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 Padikkal‘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.
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 B’s fast bowlers, Navdeep Saini and Mukesh Kumar.
As India D stands at 318/6, Samson’s wicket will be crucial for India B as they aim to restrict India D’s lead. India D’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 D Batting | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | S/R | Dismissal |
| Devdutt Padikkal | 50 | 95 | 8 | 0 | 52.63 | Narayan Jagadeesan and Navdeep Saini |
| KS Bharat | 52 | 105 | 9 | 0 | 49.52 | c Narayan Jagadeesan b Mukesh Kumar |
| Ricky Bhui | 56 | 87 | 8 | 0 | 64.36 | c Navdeep Saini b Rahul Chahar |
| Nishant Sindhu | 19 | 39 | 2 | 0 | 48.71 | c Suyash Prabhudessai b Rahul Chahar |
| Shreyas Iyer | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | c K Nitish Kumar Reddy b Rahul Chahar |
| Sanju Samson * | 98 | 93 | 11 | 3 | 105.37 | Not Out |
| Saransh Jain | 26 | 59 | 4 | 0 | 44.06 | Narayan Jagadeesan and Navdeep Saini |
| Saurabh Kumar * | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 18.18 | Not 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 | ||||||
India B’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 D’s top order. Rahul Chahar’s leg-spin also proved effective, taking 3/60 and breaking through the middle order.
| India B Bowling | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wides | Economy Rate |
| Mukesh Kumar | 18 | 4 | 41 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2.27 |
| Mohit Avasthi | 15 | 1 | 64 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4.26 |
| K Nitish Kumar Reddy | 10 | 1 | 54 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5.40 |
| Navdeep Saini | 15 | 2 | 58 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3.86 |
| Rahul Chahar | 13 | 1 | 60 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4.61 |
| Washington Sundar | 7 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.85 |
| Musheer Khan | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 |
As India D approaches a strong first-innings total, Samson’s knock will be crucial. His aggressive shots against pace and spin have kept the scoreboard ticking, and his approach to Chahar’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 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.
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As Day 2 unfolds, India B will aim to limit India D’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 B’s batters, headed by Easwaran and Jagadeesan, will have to face a tough challenge from India D’s bowling attack, which includes Arshdeep Singh and Aditya Thakare.
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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 D’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.
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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