Duleep Trophy remaining: Cheteshwar Pujara, Sarfaraz Khan fail as South Zone bowlers rock West Zone

By India Today Sports Desk: The second day of the Duleep Trophy remaining witnessed an enthralling contest between South Zone and West Zone on the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. South Zone have been dominant with the ball as they left West Zone reeling at 125 for 7 earlier than unhealthy gentle ended their distress early on Thursday, July 13.

Resuming Day 2 at 182 for 7, South Zone managed so as to add solely 31 runs for the final 3 wickets. Washington Sundar remained unbeaten on 22 after their captain Hanuma Vihari top-scored with 63 after a defining partnership with younger Tilak Varma, who fought laborious for his 87-ball 40.

West Zone started on a vibrant word as Prithvi Shaw and captain Priyank Panchal added 27 runs for the primary wicket. V Koushik drew first bloofd for South Zone when he obtained Panchal for 11.

Harvik Desai and Prithvi added 70 for the 2nd wicket following which the collapse started.

KAVERAPPA TRIGGERS COLLAPSE

Vidhwath Kaverappa was the choose of the South Zone bowlers as he snared 4 for 44 in a sensational spell of quick bowling.

He broke open the center order, getting the large wickets of Suryakumar Yadav (8), Cheteshwar Pujara (9) and Sarfaraz Khan (0).

It was a disappointing effort from Pujara, who was heading into the ultimate, excessive on confidence from his hundred within the semi-final towards North Zone.

Sarfaraz Khan continued his failure within the ongoing Duleep Trophy marketing campaign.

From 97 for two, West Zone slipped to 129 for 7 earlier than unhealthy gentle pressured Early Stumps.

The second day showcased the aggressive spirit and talent of each groups, with standout performances from Hanuma Vihari, Prithvi Shaw, and the bowlers. As the match progresses, followers can anticipate an exciting end because the battle between bat and ball intensifies.

Earlier within the day, West Zone’s bowling assault showcased their talent and dedication, as Arzan Nagwaswalla, Chintan Gaja, Dharmendrasinh Jadeja, and Shams Mulani every picked up three wickets. Their mixed efforts helped limit South Zone’s scoring.