Duleep Trophy 2024 was an exciting match between India B and India C that proved one of the cornerstones of Indian domestic cricket. From Abhimanyu Easwaran’s valiant 143* to Ishan Kishan’s stunning 111, this match provided plenty of memorable moments despite ending in a draw. The highlights of this clash can be seen in the India C vs India B cricket team match scorecard, which reflects the thrilling performances from both sides.
Haryana seamer Anshul Kamboj’s eight-wicket haul and Ruturaj Gaikwad’s second half century in this game ensured India C were still in contention, although time constraints prevented them from going all-out in pursuit of victory.
| # | Date | Tournament | Result | Notes / Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 12-15, 2024 | Duleep Trophy 2024-25 | Match drawn | India C took first-innings lead. (ESPN Cricinfo) |
| 2 | Nov 3-4, 2019 | Deodhar Trophy 2019-20 | India B won by 51 runs | Final match. (ESPN Cricinfo) |
| 3 | Oct/Nov 2019 | Deodhar Trophy 2019-20 | India C won by 136 runs | One of earlier group matches. (ESPN Cricinfo) |
| 4 | Oct 2018 | Deodhar Trophy 2018-19 | India C won by 29 runs | Final of 2018-19 Deodhar Trophy. (Cricbuzz) |
| 5 | Oct 2018 | Deodhar Trophy 2018-19 | India B won by 30 runs | An earlier group match. (Cricbuzz) |
Duleep Trophy 2024
The Duleep Trophy 2024 is an important domestic cricket event as it gives national players an opportunity to test themselves against one another in first-class matches, typically first-class matches.
The tournament consists of six rounds with maximum points being awarded to the winning team at each round based on performance in inter-zone competitions such as Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy competitions; these competitions provide players with a platform from which they can assess whether or not they possess what it takes for national selection.
Mayank Agarwal will lead India A in his absence due to international commitments; Prasidh Krishna, KL Rahul and Sarfaraz Khan form part of his squad, with Abhimanyu Easwaran, Rinku Singh and Washington Sundar also featuring for Indian B. Sarfaraz will look to improve upon his 16-wicket haul while Musheer Khan could emerge as an option at pacer option for later this year’s Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.
Ruturaj Gaikwad will name an unchanged team for India C, including Rajat Patidar, B Sai Sudharsan and Axar Patel.
While Manav Suthar and Dhruv Jurel may have some rest time during this series they should still be available when playing Bangladesh later on this month.
Vidwath Kaverappa’s eight-for 66 in Ananthapur marked his finest first-class performance to date and was one of the season’s standout efforts.
His feat put him joint second on this season’s Duleep Trophy list of leading wicket-takers and is testament to his consistency, leading him to international opportunities.
Round 2
India B vs India C’s Duleep Trophy 2024 match at Visakhapatnam’s ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium was an exhilarating affair that displayed domestic cricket’s depth of talent.
Both teams featured an exciting mix of experienced Test players and rising stars, such as Abhimanyu Easwaran’s gritty 143*, Ishan Kishan’s comeback ton and Anshul Kamboj’s eight wicket haul – with Mukesh Kumar providing early breakthroughs denying India B any chance to establish any advantage – ultimately ending in a draw – furthering both teams’ role as testing grounds for future Indian cricketers!
Match 1
This Duleep Trophy match, scheduled to be played from September 12-15 at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam from September 12-15 2024, would showcase domestic cricket’s immense talent pool.
Under captains Abhimanyu Easwaran (India B) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (India C), each captain was expected to provide their respective sides with an edge in both batting performance and strategy.
Ishan Kishan marked his red-ball return with an inspired innings of 111 off 126 deliveries in India C’s opening innings, helping the team post 525.
Meanwhile, Anshul Kamboj’s eight-wicket haul, including five fors, held back India B with key dismissals like Musheer Khan and Sarfaraz Khan being dismissed cheaply.
India C declared at 128/4 in their second innings, setting an aggressive target. Unfortunately, time restrictions and India B’s resilience prevented an emphatic outcome; Abhimanyu Easwaran’s gritty 143* and Ishan Kishan’s explosive 111 stood out, showing the talent pool both teams possess. The captivating contest eventually resulted in a tie.
Match 2
At the 61st edition of the Duleep Trophy played at Visakhapatnam’s ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Test veterans and emerging talents vied for supremacy.
Although this match ended in a draw, some memorable moments highlighted domestic cricket and its depth – Abhimanyu Easwaran’s gritty 143* score was especially memorable; Ishan Kishan scored his red ball comeback century and Anshul Kamboj took five wickets off this incredible encounter.
Mukesh Kumar’s early breakthroughs and Baba Indrajith’s 103 helped India C build momentum in their second innings, but time constraints prevented them from expanding their lead.
India B remained competitive thanks to Anshul Kamboj’s bowling efforts which further demonstrated why this tournament serves as an invaluable proving ground for future India Test stars.
