Duleep Trophy, Axar Patel hammers 86 for India D: Stats
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India's all-format all-rounder, Axar Patel, smashed a superb 86-run knock on Day 1 of the Duleep Trophy 2024 encounter between India D and India C at the Rural Development Trust Stadium, Anantapur. Ahead of India's Test series against Bangladesh, starting September 19, this was a superb effort from Axar, who is elevating his presence with consistency. Axar was the lone warrior for India D.
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The lone warrior for India D
Shreyas Iyer-led India D were off to a dreadful start and kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Axar walked in when his side was 34/5. He held the fort from one end as India India D were next reeling at 76/8. Thereafter, Axar upped the tempo and added a valuable 84-run stand alongside Arshdeep Singh (13) for the ninth wicket.
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19th FC half-century for Axar
Axar's knock of 86 was laced with six fours and six sixes. He consumed 118 deliveries. As per ESPNcricinfo, playing his 56th First-Class match, Axar is nearing the 2,500-run mark (2,447) at 35-plus. This was the southpaw's 19th fifty in First-Class cricket. He owns one ton. Notably, 646 of his runs in FC cricket have come for Team India in Tests at 35.88.
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Vijaykumar Vyshak rattles India D with three-wicket haul
India D were bowled out for 164 by India C. India D managed to bat for 48.3 overs. Barring Axar, no other batter managed 15-plus runs for the side. For India C, Vijaykumar Vyshak was the pick of the bowlers (3/19).