India’s domestic season kicked off on Thursday with the Duleep Trophy 2025. Central Zone piled on misery on North East Zone with a dominant batting display to post 432/2. Meanwhile it was a even day’s play in the North Zone vs East Zone game, with North Zone finishing with 308/6. Insidesport takes a look at Day 1 performances in the ongoing Duleep Trophy clash.
Danish Malewar, Rajat Patidar put on batting masterclass
Central Zone made light work of the North East bowling with a batting masterclass in Bengaluru. Danish Malewar and Rajat Patidar slammed stunning centuries in a dominant Day 1 display. After Aryan Juyal was retired hurt, Malewar and Patidar put on a show striking at well over 5 an over throughout the day. Patidar batted in T20 mode, smashing his ton in just 80 deliveries, For Danish, it was his 3rd ton in 10 games, rising his stocks. Their 204-run partnership ensured North East Zone were swept aside, before rain halted play.
Mohammed Shami toils
Mohammed Shami missed out on the England series and the Duleep Trophy is the start of his comeback trail. The Bengal pacer toiled hard but had little to show for his efforts. The 35-year-old struck for the first time late in the day, dismissing Sahil Lotra. Shami’s fitness however held through, bowling 17 overs unscathed.
Injury scare for Mukesh Kumar
Mukesh Kumar has been in and around the Indian set up for the past few years. The Delhi Capitals star however had a stop start day in Bengaluru. The 31-year-old struggled with footholes and was taken off the field clutching his hamstring. Fortunately he return and send down 3 more overs to ease East Zone’s concerns.
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