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North Zone Claws Back in Duleep Trophy Thriller
25 Aug
Summary
- North Zone fought back with crucial wickets on day three.
- Musheer Khan scored 96 and Ruturaj Gaikwad added 66.
- West Zone needs 67 more runs with seven wickets down.
In a gripping Duleep Trophy quarterfinal encounter, North Zone made a significant comeback on the third day. West Zone, chasing 287 for victory, found themselves in a precarious position at 220 for seven by the close of play. Their progress was halted by a flurry of wickets taken by North Zone's bowlers. Earlier, West Zone had been cruising, bolstered by a substantial partnership. However, the crucial dismissal of skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad run out for 66, followed by the wicket of a well-set Musheer Khan who fell just four short of a century at 96, shifted the momentum.
North Zone had earlier posted 222 in their second innings, securing a 64-run first-innings lead. Ayush Badoni's 50 and Nishant Sindhu's 44 were key contributions, with Tanush Kotian and Shams Mulani claiming multiple wickets for West Zone. The match is poised for a thrilling conclusion as West Zone requires an additional 67 runs with only three wickets remaining.
