CHENNAI: On the way back, India skip Tests Ajinkya Rahane And Yashasvi Jaiswal double century west zone keep a pedestrian North East Region Sword attack by collecting 590 for two Duleep Trophy quarter final on Friday.
Sent in to bat, Rahane (207 batting) and Jaiswal (228) toyed with the North East bowling line-up and added 333 runs for the second wicket.
The classy Rahane, who has played several memorable innings in the Test arena, seemed to enjoy the hit in the middle as he enjoyed bowling to the North East. Not known to be a six-hitter, Rahane sent six over the ropes, in addition to his 22 fours, to seal his right on the second day.
Earlier in the day, Prithvi Shaw was the first man to be dismissed by the opposition when spinner Ankur Malik caught him for 113 at the hands of Ashish Thapa. He had scored 206 runs for the opening wicket with Jaiswal.
The duo resumed after scoring 116 runs overnight for no loss and added 90 more runs in quick time from where they left off on a rain-hit opening day.
After finding a respite on 80, Shaw completed his century in the point area with a shot before it fell to Ankur Malik in the run-up to the play.
Rahane, needing runs to make a comeback in the Test side, ensured that the North East bowlers’ misery continued. The stylish right-handed batsman was enjoying his time in the middle and along with the talented Jaiswal, got down to the opposition bowling.
Jaiswal was also relieved when Malik dropped a catch off his own ball. However, both scored runs of their own free will and Jaiswal completed his double century in 281 balls.
Jonathan Rongsen, bowling off-spin, ended Jaiswal’s stay at the crease when he was caught by Biswarjit Singh for 228.
Rahul Tripathi (25 batting) joined Rahane in the middle and shared a 51-run stand in quick time.
Speaking at the end of the day’s play, Shaw said that scoring a century was special and added that despite the weak bowling attack, it was important to take care.
“I think it was special for me because it’s good to score a century after training so much and giving myself time.”
He also tried to downplay the inexperienced bowling attack and said, “To be honest, if they are playing at such a level they must have done something. They have the potential, that’s why they are playing here.”
“They bowled well in the first 20-25 overs. Obviously, Yash (Jaiswal) and Ajju bhai got these doubles (centuries). I think you need just one ball to get out. We need to focus and prepare for this.”
Asked how important this home season was for him after he pulled himself out of the national team a few seasons back, Shaw said, “I think every match is important to me. I am a player who plays a part in a team.” Man. Whatever the opportunity is. When it comes, I will try to grab it.”
Brief Scores: West Zone 590 for 2 in 123 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 228, Ajinkya Rahane 207 batting, Prithvi Shaw 113) vs North East Zone.
Virat Singh helps a ton Eastern area make answer vs 397
In Puducherry, young Yash Dhul (35 batting) and Manan Vohra (20 batting) took a strong lead north zone The answer, after scoring 65 for no loss, East Zone scored 397 in their first innings, the second in the quarter-finals.
After making 179 for three, East Zone scored a total of 397 runs in the first innings with the help of a brilliant century by Virat Singh (117) and 62 runs from all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed.
Contributions from Singh and Shahbaz Ahmed enabled East Post to put up a competitive total, after skipper Manoj Tiwary (27) scored 77 with Virat Singh falling at the hands of Nishant Sindhu.
For answers, hard-working pacer Navdeep Saini and left-arm spinner Nishant Sindhu took three wickets each, ensuring that the East did not cross the 400-mark.
Dhul, who led India to a title win in the Under-19 ICC World Cup earlier this year, smashed boundaries in his 35-run knock, leading the North Zone riposte.
Brief Scores: East Zone 397 all out in 136.4 overs (Virat Singh 117, Shahbaz Ahmed 62, Sudeep Kumar Gharmi 68, Nishant Sindhu 3 on 64, Navdeep Saini on 83) vs North Zone (Yash Dhul 35 batting).
Sent in to bat, Rahane (207 batting) and Jaiswal (228) toyed with the North East bowling line-up and added 333 runs for the second wicket.
The classy Rahane, who has played several memorable innings in the Test arena, seemed to enjoy the hit in the middle as he enjoyed bowling to the North East. Not known to be a six-hitter, Rahane sent six over the ropes, in addition to his 22 fours, to seal his right on the second day.
Earlier in the day, Prithvi Shaw was the first man to be dismissed by the opposition when spinner Ankur Malik caught him for 113 at the hands of Ashish Thapa. He had scored 206 runs for the opening wicket with Jaiswal.
The duo resumed after scoring 116 runs overnight for no loss and added 90 more runs in quick time from where they left off on a rain-hit opening day.
After finding a respite on 80, Shaw completed his century in the point area with a shot before it fell to Ankur Malik in the run-up to the play.
Rahane, needing runs to make a comeback in the Test side, ensured that the North East bowlers’ misery continued. The stylish right-handed batsman was enjoying his time in the middle and along with the talented Jaiswal, got down to the opposition bowling.
Jaiswal was also relieved when Malik dropped a catch off his own ball. However, both scored runs of their own free will and Jaiswal completed his double century in 281 balls.
Jonathan Rongsen, bowling off-spin, ended Jaiswal’s stay at the crease when he was caught by Biswarjit Singh for 228.
Rahul Tripathi (25 batting) joined Rahane in the middle and shared a 51-run stand in quick time.
Speaking at the end of the day’s play, Shaw said that scoring a century was special and added that despite the weak bowling attack, it was important to take care.
“I think it was special for me because it’s good to score a century after training so much and giving myself time.”
He also tried to downplay the inexperienced bowling attack and said, “To be honest, if they are playing at such a level they must have done something. They have the potential, that’s why they are playing here.”
“They bowled well in the first 20-25 overs. Obviously, Yash (Jaiswal) and Ajju bhai got these doubles (centuries). I think you need just one ball to get out. We need to focus and prepare for this.”
Asked how important this home season was for him after he pulled himself out of the national team a few seasons back, Shaw said, “I think every match is important to me. I am a player who plays a part in a team.” Man. Whatever the opportunity is. When it comes, I will try to grab it.”
Brief Scores: West Zone 590 for 2 in 123 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 228, Ajinkya Rahane 207 batting, Prithvi Shaw 113) vs North East Zone.
Virat Singh helps a ton Eastern area make answer vs 397
In Puducherry, young Yash Dhul (35 batting) and Manan Vohra (20 batting) took a strong lead north zone The answer, after scoring 65 for no loss, East Zone scored 397 in their first innings, the second in the quarter-finals.
After making 179 for three, East Zone scored a total of 397 runs in the first innings with the help of a brilliant century by Virat Singh (117) and 62 runs from all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed.
Contributions from Singh and Shahbaz Ahmed enabled East Post to put up a competitive total, after skipper Manoj Tiwary (27) scored 77 with Virat Singh falling at the hands of Nishant Sindhu.
For answers, hard-working pacer Navdeep Saini and left-arm spinner Nishant Sindhu took three wickets each, ensuring that the East did not cross the 400-mark.
Dhul, who led India to a title win in the Under-19 ICC World Cup earlier this year, smashed boundaries in his 35-run knock, leading the North Zone riposte.
Brief Scores: East Zone 397 all out in 136.4 overs (Virat Singh 117, Shahbaz Ahmed 62, Sudeep Kumar Gharmi 68, Nishant Sindhu 3 on 64, Navdeep Saini on 83) vs North Zone (Yash Dhul 35 batting).