Duleep Trophy 2024: A look at the standout performers

23 September,2024 06:25 PM IST |  Anantpur  |  mid-day online correspondent

The tournament showcased outstanding performances from both emerging talents and established stars alike

Abhimanyu Easwaran (Pic: AFP)


The latest edition of the Duleep Trophy has concluded, with India A claiming victory over India C by 132 runs to secure their second title.

The tournament showcased outstanding performances from both emerging talents and established stars alike.

A stellar century by Shashwat Rawat, combined with impressive bowling displays from Tanush Kotian and Prasidh Krishna, propelled India A to their first Duleep Trophy title with a commanding win in Anantapur on Sunday.

Shashwat's century (124 runs) was instrumental in lifting India A to 297 in their first innings after they found themselves struggling at 36/5.

Avesh Khan and Aaqib Khan each took three wickets, establishing a 63-run lead, despite Abhishek Porel's resilient 82 for India C. India A then solidified their dominance with half-centuries from Riyan Parag (73) and Shashwat (53), declaring at 286/8.

India C, chasing a target of 350, faltered despite a century from Sai Sudarshan (111), ultimately being bowled out for just 217 runs due to the effective bowling of Prasidh Krishna and Tanush Kotian.

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Star performers from Duleep Trophy 2024

Top run-scorers

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Top wicket-takers

In the final Duleep Trophy 2024 standings, India A topped the table with two wins, one loss, and 12 points. India C finished second with a win, a loss, and a draw, totaling nine points. India B secured third place with a win, a loss, and a draw, garnering seven points, while India D rounded out the standings with a win and two draws for just six points.

(With agency inputs)

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