Unofficial Test: Harsh Dubey completes 1,000 FC runs with half-century
What's the story
Dhruv Chand Jurel's twin centuries have put India A in a commanding position against South Africa A in the ongoing second unofficial Test, which is being played in Bengaluru. Jurel scored an unbeaten 127, helping India A declare their second innings at 382/7. All-rounder Harsh Dubey also chipped in with a crucial fifty before being dismissed for 84. Notably, Dubey also completed 1,000 FC runs during his stay.
Rescue act
A crucial partnership with Jurel
India A began Day 3 at 78/3 but soon found themselves in a precarious position at 116/5. Jurel was then joined by Dubey at the crease, as the duo rescued the home team with an impressive 184-run stand. Jurel and Dubey took their side to a total of 300 before the latter was dismissed for 84. Notably, he had made 14 off 28 balls in his first outing of the game.
Feat
1,000 FC runs for Dubey
Dubey consumed 116 balls during his 84-run stay, smashing 12 fours and a six in the process. Playing his 25th First-Class game as per ESPNcricinfo, he has raced to exactly 1,000 runs at an average of around 25. This was his ninth fifty and also his best FC score. With his left-arm spin, Dubey has claimed 124 First-Class wickets at 22-plus. The left-arm spinner owns eight fifers.
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Dubey took 69 wickets in last Ranji season
The 2024-25 Ranji season saw Dubey claim 69 wickets from 10 matches for Vidarbha at a stunning average of 16.98. He tallied seven five-wicket hauls in the season besides three four-fers. He was the only bowler with 45-plus scalps in the championship. With the bat, he slammed 476 runs at 28 with the help of five fifties.