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Youngster's 92 Powers East Zone, But Collapse Follows
1 Sep
Summary
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 92 runs off 81 balls for East Zone.
- East Zone matched Central Zone's first-innings total of 266.
- Central Zone ended Day II at 45/3, chasing a lead.
In the Duleep Trophy semi-final, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi displayed remarkable batting talent, scoring a fiery 92 off just 81 balls for East Zone against Central Zone in Bengaluru. His innings featured seven fours and as many sixes, marking his second half-century in first-class cricket.
Sooryavanshi's aggressive start, including a 161-run opening partnership with Abhimanyu Easwaran (69), put East Zone in a strong position. However, following Easwaran's dismissal, the East Zone innings unraveled rapidly, with the team losing their remaining nine wickets for only 105 runs, ultimately matching Central Zone's first-innings total of 266.
By the close of play on Day II, East Zone had Central Zone on the defensive, with the opposition struggling at 45/3. Mukesh Kumar took two crucial wickets, dismissing opener Kunal Chandela and captain Rajat Patidar for the second time in the match, while Mohammed Shami added another wicket to his tally. The match is poised for an intriguing conclusion on Day III.
