TNCA XI secured a dominant victory against Mumbai in the Buchi Babu tournament, winning by 286 runs and securing a spot in the semifinals. The match saw impressive bowling performances from TNCA XI, particularly from C.V. Achyuth, who dismissed key Mumbai players Shreyas Iyer and Sarfaraz Khan. The defeat leaves Mumbai eliminated from the tournament.
TNCA XI secured a commanding lead over Mumbai in the Buchi Babu tournament, putting them on the verge of a semifinal berth. Mumbai, facing an improbable target of 510, struggled against the TNCA bowlers, and will need a miracle to turn the match around.
M. Siddharth’s incredible bowling performance, claiming eight wickets for 21 runs, helped TNCA President’s XI bowl out Gujarat for a paltry 58 runs. This followed a strong first innings by TNCA, setting up a chase of 219 runs which they achieved comfortably with five wickets to spare. C. Andre Siddarth was the star with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 115 runs to secure the victory.
Sai Kishore, the TNCA XI captain, employed clever field placements and bowling changes to outwit Mumbai’s Shreyas Iyer and Suryakumar Yadav, ultimately limiting the Mumbai team’s scoring in the Buchi Babu tournament. Suryakumar Yadav’s aggressive batting style was ultimately countered by the strategic bowling of Sai Kishore and S. Ajith Ram, leading to his dismissal and a turning point in the match.
TNCA XI gained a significant advantage over Mumbai in the Buchi Babu fixture, restricting them to 141/8 at stumps on day two. The home team’s spin trio of S. Ajith Ram, S. Lakshay Jain, and R. Sai Kishore proved to be a formidable force, dismissing key Mumbai batsmen, including Shreyas Iyer and Suryakumar Yadav. Mumbai will rely on Divyansh Saxena’s continued resilience to salvage the match on day three.
Shreyas Iyer, known for his batting prowess, surprised everyone by adopting a bowling style reminiscent of his KKR teammate, Sunil Narine, during the Buchi Babu Tournament. The unusual sight of Iyer bowling, while not yielding wickets, captivated the audience and sparked discussions about his potential return to the Indian Test team.
Left-arm spinner Siddharth Desai starred with a six-wicket haul as Gujarat secured a commanding first innings lead of 160 runs against TNCA President’s XI in the third round of the Buchi Babu tournament. Desai’s impressive performance, which included wickets of key batsmen like Mohamed Ali and Andre Siddarth, helped Gujarat bowl out their opponents for 211.
Himanshu Rana and Sarvesh Rohilla’s unbroken 68-run partnership helped Haryana secure a draw against a spin-heavy TNCA XI in the Buchi Babu tournament. Haryana, needing a miracle to survive a daunting target of 353, batted valiantly on a challenging pitch to secure a hard-fought draw.
Tamil Nadu Cricket Team is gearing up for the upcoming domestic season with a new coaching and selection panel. The focus for the new team is on building upon their recent success in the Ranji Trophy and nurturing young talent. The selection committee aims to identify promising players in the Buchi Babu tournament, providing them with a platform to showcase their skills.
Ishan Kishan, the Indian wicketkeeper-batter, returned to red-ball cricket with a blistering century for Jharkhand Cricket Association against Madhya Pradesh in the Buchi Babu Invitation Cricket Tournament. This innings marks his first red-ball match since his Test debut in July 2023. Kishan’s performance comes at a crucial time for his career, following a period of inactivity due to a loss of form and a BCCI central contract.
