In a stunning display of resilience and batting prowess, India B’s Musheer Khan and Navdeep Saini etched their names into the Duleep Trophy history books. The duo achieved a record-breaking eighth-wicket partnership, surpassing a 14-year-old record set by Ramesh Powar and Abhishek Nayar in 2010.
The match, played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday, witnessed a thrilling first round encounter. India B, facing challenging overcast conditions that favored the pacers of India A, found themselves struggling at 94/7 when Saini joined Khan at the crease in the 44th over.
Khan, making his Duleep Trophy debut, anchored the innings with unwavering determination, defying the tough conditions and showcasing remarkable composure. He reached a milestone of 150 runs, a significant achievement in his debut appearance. Saini, on the other hand, displayed his batting prowess, approaching his second first-class fifty, further solidifying the partnership.
Their remarkable partnership continued to blossom, eventually surpassing the previous eighth-wicket record of 197 runs, achieved by Powar and Nayar for West Zone against North Zone in 2010. Khan and Saini’s unbroken partnership continued to grow, solidifying their place in the Duleep Trophy record books and showcasing a remarkable display of batting brilliance.
