Lakshay Jain, an off-spinner playing for TNCA XI in the Buchi Babu Memorial All India cricket tournament, delivered an exceptional performance in the semifinal against Chhattisgarh. He bowled an incredible 56.5 overs in the first innings, taking five wickets for 152 runs, and followed it up with another five-wicket haul in the third innings, taking 25 overs for 64 runs. This remarkable feat marks the first time he’s bowled more than 49 overs in a match, showcasing his endurance and skill.
Chhattisgarh secured a commanding 273-run lead in the first innings of their Buchi Babu tournament semifinal against TNCA XI, thanks to a dominant bowling performance led by Gagandeep Singh’s four-wicket haul.
Ajith Ram, a left-arm spinner for TNCA XI, thrives on bowling long spells, believing they offer more opportunities to pick up wickets. He highlights his learning process, adapting his strategy based on the batsman’s tendencies, as seen in his dismissal of Chhattisgarh opener Shashank Chandrakar. Ram’s impressive performance in the Buchi Babu Memorial tournament follows his success in the Ranji Trophy and the TNCA first division cricket league.
Left-handed batsman Prateek Yadav scored a brilliant century (109 runs) and skipper Amandeep Khare fell just short of a ton (97 runs) as Chhattisgarh reached 450/9 in their first innings before rain stopped play on day two of the Buchi Babu Memorial All-India Invitational Cricket Tournament semifinal against TNCA XI. The match was eventually abandoned due to rain, setting up an exciting finish on the final day.
Chhattisgarh made a strong start to their Buchi Babu Memorial All India Invitational Cricket Tournament semifinal against TNCA XI, reaching 294/3 on day one thanks to a 145-run stand between Ayush Pandey and Anuj Tiwari. The duo displayed impressive batting skills, particularly against spin, and Prateek Yadav continued the momentum with a quickfire half-century.
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.
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.
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.
