India B Trails India C by 216 Runs on Day 4 of Duleep Trophy 2024
India B resumed their innings on Day 4 of the ongoing Duleep Trophy 2024 match against India C, trailing by 216 runs. Abhimanyu Easwaran and Rahul Chahar remained unbeaten at the crease, with Easwaran standing firm at 143.
India B had ended Day 3 at 309/7, with Easwaran and Chahar guiding the team towards a draw. The match is poised for a stalemate, with India B requiring 66 runs to avoid a follow-on.
Earlier, India C had posted a mammoth 525 in their first innings, thanks to a century from Ishan Kishan. India B’s bowlers struggled to contain the opposition’s batting lineup, with only Saurabh Kumar managing to take three wickets.
In response, India B’s top order failed to make significant contributions. However, Easwaran’s century and Chahar’s unbeaten knock have kept their hopes alive.
The match is expected to end in a draw, with both teams unlikely to force a result. India B will be satisfied with their performance, having shown resilience in the face of a strong India C side.
