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All-Rounder Shahbaz Ahmed Outshines Stars in Duleep Trophy
25 Aug
Summary
- Shahbaz Ahmed scored 167 runs and took three wickets.
- Ishan Kishan managed only four runs with the bat.
- Mohammed Shami failed to take any wickets in the match.
In the first Duleep Trophy quarterfinal, Bengal's Shahbaz Ahmed emerged as the star performer, eclipsing several international cricketers. The 31-year-old all-rounder struck a remarkable 167 runs batting at number seven and followed up with a stellar bowling performance, taking three wickets for 20 runs. He also contributed a wicket in the second innings.
Despite the presence of India internationals like Ishan Kishan and Mohammed Shami, Ahmed's all-round brilliance stole the spotlight. Kishan, who was in form from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, managed only four runs with the bat but impressed with his wicketkeeping, securing five dismissals. Youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, aged 15, showed promise with his spin bowling, taking two wickets.
Mohammed Shami had a disappointing outing, failing to take any wickets across both innings and proving expensive. Pacers Mukesh Kumar secured a wicket in each innings, while veteran pacer Shami went wicketless. East Zone ultimately defeated North East Zone by an innings.
