Tamil Nadu’s under-19 men’s cricket team won the 2024-25 Cooch Behar Trophy after a tough final against Gujarat at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. Though the match ended in a draw, Tamil Nadu took the title based on their lead in the first innings. Gujarat chose to bat first after winning the toss. They managed to score 380 runs, with Maulyarajsinh Chavda being the star performer, scoring 161 runs. However, Tamil Nadu’s disciplined bowling attack restricted Gujarat and kept them from posting a bigger score.
Tamil Nadu’s turn at the crease
Tamil Nadu responded with a strong batting performance. B.K. Kishore (53), R.S. Ambrish (63), and R.K. Jayant (50) all played crucial roles, helping Tamil Nadu reach 413 runs and securing a valuable 53-run lead. This batting effort put them in a commanding position in the match.
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Closing stages of the match
In their second innings, Gujarat declared at 172 for 7, setting Tamil Nadu a target of 120 runs in the final session. Since Tamil Nadu already had the advantage from the first innings, they played the remaining 21 overs calmly and finished at 55 for 1. The match concluded as a draw, but Tamil Nadu claimed the trophy due to their earlier lead.
