Hyderabad Clinches Buchi Babu Title with Dominant Win over Chhattisgarh

Hyderabad Clinches Buchi Babu Title with Dominant Win over Chhattisgarh

Hyderabad emerged victorious in the Buchi Babu tournament, securing a resounding 243-run triumph over Chhattisgarh in the summit clash at the NPR College Ground. The Rahul Singh-led side had already established a crucial first-innings lead, setting Chhattisgarh an improbable target of 518 in 90 overs.

Chhattisgarh’s openers, Ayush Pandey and Shashank Chandrakar, provided a spirited start, stitching together a 100-run partnership off just 103 balls. Pandey, in particular, showcased his prowess with a brilliant century, smashing 13 fours and 3 sixes in his 134-ball knock. Chandrakar also contributed with a brisk 50, hitting 6 fours and 2 sixes.

However, Hyderabad’s spinners proved to be the match-winners. Left-arm spinner Tanay Thyagarajan was the chief destroyer, claiming five wickets for 61 runs. His persistent bowling kept chipping away at Chhattisgarh’s batting lineup, despite the runs flowing at a brisk pace.

Chhattisgarh managed to reach 194 for five in the action-packed first session, but Hyderabad’s spinners tightened their grip post-lunch. Pandey eventually reached his landmark, but his dismissal signaled the end of Chhattisgarh’s resistance. Hyderabad’s spinners wrapped things up just before tea, securing a comprehensive victory.

Hyderabad skipper Rahul Singh hailed the win as a morale-booster ahead of the team’s return to the Elite Group for the upcoming Ranji Trophy season. “We wanted to play aggressive cricket and did it throughout the tournament,” said Singh. “We did that in the Plate group last year, which was a bit easy, but we played against some good teams here.”

Hyderabad took home a prize of ₹three lakh, while Chhattisgarh received ₹two lakh.

Rohit Rayudu's 155 Powers Hyderabad to Commanding Position

Rohit Rayudu’s 155 Powers Hyderabad to Commanding Position

Rohit Rayudu’s masterful 155 (260b, 8×4, 8×6) propelled Hyderabad to a commanding position against Chhattisgarh on day two of the Buchi Babu tournament final at the NPR College ground.

Rayudu, who had showcased his defensive prowess on the opening day, displayed his attacking instincts on Monday. He began cautiously but shifted gears seamlessly after Hyderabad lost two early wickets. The 30-year-old smashed left-arm spinner Shashank Tiwari for a boundary and a swept six to move into the 90s. He reached his century in style, sweeping off-spinner Sahban Khan over midwicket for a maximum.

Rayudu continued his onslaught, smoking pacer Vasudev Bareth for two sixes in one over. He stood tall and punched elegantly over the cover boundary before pulling him over square-leg to reach his 150. He found able support from Aniketh Reddy, and the duo stitched a 101-run stand (109 balls) for the ninth wicket, taking the game away from Chhattisgarh.

Hyderabad’s spinners then backed up their batters’ efforts by running through the Chhattisgarh top-order. Rohit Rayudu, who had earlier opened the bowling, accounted for the first two wickets with his off-spin. Left-arm spinners Tanay Thyagarajan (three for 40) and Aniket Reddy (three for 45) took over, reducing Chhattisgarh to 145 for eight at stumps.

Hyderabad Batters Shine on Opening Day of Buchi Babu Final

Hyderabad Batters Shine on Opening Day of Buchi Babu Final

Hyderabad’s batters put on a strong performance on the opening day of the Buchi Babu final, amassing 288 runs for the loss of six wickets against Chhattisgarh at the NPR College Ground.

Openers M. Abhirath Reddy and Tanmay Agarwal provided a solid start, stitching together a 67-run partnership. Abhirath, in particular, displayed an aggressive approach, employing sweep shots to find the boundary five times.

However, Chhattisgarh’s left-arm spinner Gagandeep Singh broke the partnership, trapping Tanmay in front. Off-spinner Shashank Tiwari then removed skipper Rahul Singh, who chipped one to short-midwicket.

Abhirath and Rohit Rayudu steadied the innings with an 87-run alliance. Abhirath reached his half-century and continued to find boundaries, including a maximum over long-on. However, he fell 15 runs short of a century, pulling a half-tracker to square-leg.

Chhattisgarh gained momentum with two more wickets, reducing Hyderabad to 198 for five. But Rohit and Rahul Ridesh (48) kept the spinners at bay, adding 79 runs for the sixth wicket before Ridesh was dismissed two overs before stumps.

Hyderabad Declares at 273, Sets 260 Target for TNCA President's XI

Hyderabad Declares at 273, Sets 260 Target for TNCA President’s XI

On the final day of the Buchi Babu semifinal between TNCA President’s XI and Hyderabad, the visitors declared their innings at 273 for nine, setting a target of 260 for the hosts. Hyderabad’s C.V. Milind (53) and Ravi Teja (42) forged a crucial 92-run eighth-wicket partnership to bolster their total.

TNCA President’s XI’s chase began confidently with openers S. Radhakrishnan (40) and Vimal Khumar putting on a 60-run stand. However, left-arm spinner Aniket Reddy broke the partnership and went on to claim the wickets of Radhakrishnan and A. Badrinath.

As the match progressed, the drama intensified. Aniket’s delivery to K.T.A. Madhava Prasad pitched on the rough and turned square, leading to a caught-behind appeal. The Hyderabad team erupted in celebration, but the umpire remained unmoved.

The match took a decisive turn when left-arm spinner Tanay Thyagarajan removed Andre Siddharth, the architect of President’s XI’s victory in the previous match. With the score at 84 for four, the hosts were in a precarious position.

Despite a valiant effort, TNCA President’s XI fell short by 65 runs, unable to overcome Hyderabad’s determined bowling attack. Mohammed emerged as the star performer for Hyderabad, claiming a five-wicket haul.

TNCA President's XI Rally with Unbroken Partnership in Buchi Babu Semifinal

TNCA President’s XI Rally with Unbroken Partnership in Buchi Babu Semifinal

TNCA President’s XI rallied to post a respectable 291 for six on day two of the Buchi Babu semifinal against Hyderabad in Tirunelveli. The team’s recovery was sparked by an unbroken 91-run seventh-wicket partnership between S. Rithik Easwaran (83 batting) and M. Mohammed (41 batting).

Hyderabad’s left-arm spinner Tanay Thyagarajan had earlier given his side the advantage with a four-wicket haul, dismissing openers S. Radhakrishnan and R. Vimal Khumar (75) and later Andre Siddharth and A. Badrinath cheaply.

However, Easwaran and Mohammed steadied the innings, guiding TNCA President’s XI out of a precarious position. Easwaran, in particular, played a crucial role, hitting six fours and two sixes in his patient knock.

Earlier, Khumar and K.T.A. Madhava Prasad (40) had provided a solid start for TNCA President’s XI, putting on 94 runs for the second wicket. But Thyagarajan’s intervention, followed by the dismissals of Madhava Prasad and Vimal, left the team reeling at 200 for six.

Hyderabad, who had posted 313 in their first innings, will be looking to capitalize on their 22-run lead when play resumes on day three. TNCA President’s XI, on the other hand, will need to bat aggressively to put pressure back on their opponents.

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