06-Sep-2024 03:07 PM
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Bengaluru, Sep 6 (Reporter) In a remarkable display of resilience and skill, Musheer Khan's scintillating 181 anchored India 'B' to a total of 321 runs.
His masterful innings was a crucial factor in India 'B's turnaround, who were struggling at 94 for 7 before Khan and Navdeep Saini forged a 205-run partnership for the eighth wicket.
Musheer's innings was a blend of elegant drives, crisp cuts, powerful pulls, and dynamic slog-sweeps. Despite being adjudged out twice, he used the Decision Review System (DRS) to overturn the decisions and continued his dominance. His patience and precise execution left a significant mark on the match, showcasing his ability to thrive under pressure.
Supporting Musheer, Saini contributed a gritty 56 runs off 144 balls. His steadfast resistance and occasional boundaries were crucial in stabilizing the innings and taking the partnership to new heights.
India 'A's bowlers toiled hard, with Akash Deep leading the charge, claiming four wickets and proving to be a workhorse. Khaleel Ahmed and Avesh Khan added two wickets each, while Kuldeep Yadav, despite his effort, appeared somewhat rusty.
The innings concluded when Akash Deep dismissed Saini with a back-of-a-length delivery, caught by Riyan Parag at third man, ending India 'B's innings at 321 all out.
With the game now set for an exciting continuation, India 'A' will need a robust reply to counter the substantial total set by India 'B'. The challenge ahead is to navigate the psychological and technical hurdles posed by the competitive score and exploit the pitch conditions to their advantage...////...