Team India secured a thrilling 11-run victory over South Africa in the third T20 International, taking an unassailable 2-1 lead in the series. The victory was highlighted by Tilak Varma’s exceptional century, setting a new record for most 200-plus totals by any team in a calendar year in T20s. South Africa fought back valiantly, but India’s bowling attack, led by Arshdeep Singh’s three wickets, ultimately secured the win.
Rachin Ravindra, a young New Zealand batsman, achieved a historic feat in Bengaluru, becoming the first Kiwi batter to score a century in India since 2012. His remarkable performance during the first Test match against India at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium solidified his position as a rising star in international cricket.
N. Jagadeesan, Tamil Nadu’s top-scorer in the previous Ranji Trophy season, continued his stellar form with a century against Saurashtra. He reflected on his innings, highlighting the patience and understanding required in challenging conditions, particularly in partnership with B. Sai Sudharsan. Jagadeesan’s focus remains on constant improvement rather than results, emphasizing the importance of process in his approach to the game.
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Sarfaraz Khan, playing for Mumbai in the Irani Cup, reached a milestone on the second day of the match. He smashed his 15th first-class century, contributing significantly to Mumbai’s score against Rest of India.
Abhimanyu Easwaran, the Bengal batsman, struck his second consecutive century in the Duleep Trophy 2024, showcasing his consistent form in domestic cricket. His century helped India B recover from a shaky start against India D. However, India B still trails by over 160 runs.
Ishan Kishan, who wasn’t even initially in the squad, played a dazzling innings of 111 runs, showcasing a mixture of power and finesse, as India-C amassed a formidable 357/5 on the opening day of the second round Duleep Trophy match against India-B. Despite two dropped catches, Kishan’s blistering strokeplay, including several powerful sixes, dominated the day’s proceedings.
Virat Kohli finally broke his long international century drought, scoring a magnificent 122 against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup Super 4 match. The knock, his first T20I century and 71st across all formats, silenced his doubters and showcased his return to form.
Young batter Musheer Khan smashed an unbeaten century to guide India B to a respectable total on the first day of the Duleep Trophy match against India A. Khan’s 105-run knock, coupled with a crucial partnership with Navdeep Saini, helped India B recover from a precarious position.
Young Musheer Khan, 19, scored a gutsy century (105 runs) to rescue India B from a precarious position on Day 1 of the Duleep Trophy match against India A. Along with Navdeep Saini, he put on a crucial 108-run partnership for the eighth wicket, ensuring India B ended the day on 202/7.
