Thrilling Clash Between Rising Stars
The Duleep Trophy 2024 match between India A and India D showcased an exciting duel between two rising stars: Arshdeep Singh and Riyan Parag. Both players, tipped to become key figures in Indian cricket, displayed their skills and competitive spirit on Thursday.
Riyan Parag’s Knock and Arshdeep Singh’s Fiery Send-Off
In Anantapur, Riyan Parag, representing India A, scored 37 off 29 balls, hitting 5 fours and 1 six. His aggressive innings boosted India A’s total. However, Arshdeep Singh dismissed him with a fiery send-off that quickly went viral. Singh, playing for India D, took two wickets for 73 runs, making an impact with both his bowling and demeanor.
Shams Mulani’s Resilient Performance
On day one, Shams Mulani played a crucial role for India A. The all-rounder was close to his maiden first-class century, finishing unbeaten on 88 off 174 balls. Mulani hit 8 fours and 3 sixes and formed a key 91-run partnership with Mumbai teammate Tanush Kotian, who scored 53 off 80 balls. Their efforts helped India A recover from a tough position of 93 for 5.
Mulani’s innings stood out for his ability to handle both spin and pace. He hit a six off Saurabh Kumar and dispatched Arshdeep Singh for a maximum over deep square leg, showing his skill against varied bowlers.
Other Key Performances and Highlights
Kumar Kushagra supported Mulani well, scoring 28 off 66 balls. His contributions, along with Mulani’s, helped India A reach 288 for 8 by the end of the day.
For India D, pacer Harshit Rana continued his strong form. Vidwath Kaverappa, making his debut, made an impact by dismissing captain Mayank Agarwal for 7 and Pratham Singh for the same score. Agarwal’s poor run continued, while Pratham was dismissed with a pull shot caught at deep backward square leg.
Riyan Parag’s innings featured some great strokes but was cut short. He fell to a wide delivery from Arshdeep Singh, caught in the slips by Tilak Varma. Both Parag and Varma failed to make a significant impact.
Summary of Day One
The first day of the Duleep Trophy 2024 match saw India A recover well from early setbacks to reach 288 for 8 in 82 overs. Shams Mulani’s resilient innings, coupled with Tanush Kotian’s support, formed the backbone of India A’s innings. India D’s bowlers, including Harshit Rana and Vidwath Kaverappa, made crucial breakthroughs but were unable to fully capitalize on early opportunities.
Brief Scores:
- India A: 288/8 in 82 overs (Shams Mulani 88*, Tanush Kotian 53; Harshit Rana 2/49, Vidwath Kaverappa 2/30, Arshdeep Singh 2/73)
As the match progresses, all eyes will be on how India D responds to the challenge posed by India A’s batting lineup and whether Arshdeep Singh and Riyan Parag can continue to make significant contributions in this exciting contest. Stay updated with the latest from IPL365.
