Chhattisgarh Dominate Day One of Buchi Babu Semifinals with 145-Run Opening Stand
Chhattisgarh’s openers, Ayush Pandey and Anuj Tiwari, put on a dominant 145-run partnership to propel their team to a strong position on day one of the Buchi Babu tournament semifinals against TNCA XI.
Pandey, a left-handed opener, played a patient innings, accumulating 82 runs off 172 deliveries. He displayed a solid technique, driving the ball confidently and using the sweep shot effectively against the spinners.
Tiwari, on the other hand, was more aggressive, scoring 93 runs off 175 balls. He showcased his power-hitting abilities with two sixes and 10 fours, including some impressive cover drives and straight drives.
The duo’s partnership was built on a combination of patience and aggression. They rotated the strike regularly, keeping the scoreboard ticking over, while also punishing loose deliveries.
After Tiwari’s dismissal, Prateek Yadav came to the crease and played a brisk half-century (61 batting off 67 balls). He hit seven fours and three sixes, providing further impetus to Chhattisgarh’s innings.
At the close of play, Chhattisgarh had reached 294 for three wickets in 90 overs. Skipper Amandeep Khare (35 batting off 117 balls) was holding fort at the other end.
The TNCA XI bowlers struggled to contain Chhattisgarh’s batters, with left-arm spinner S. Ajith Ram and off-spinner Lakshay Jain being the most economical. However, they were unable to break the partnership between Pandey and Tiwari.