Duleep Trophy: India A defeats India D by 186 runs in a thrilling contest

Duleep Trophy Update: India A secured a comprehensive 186-run victory over India D in a closely fought match at the Rural Development Trust Stadium in Anantapur. Tanush Kotian and Shams Mulani were the stars of the game, delivering impressive performances with both bat and ball to steer their side to victory.
Kotian, with figures of 4 for 73, and Mulani, taking 3 for 117, led the bowling attack on the fourth day. They picked up most of the nine wickets needed to wrap up India D’s innings, despite a valiant effort from Ricky Bhui, who scored a fighting 113.
Bhui gave India D some hope with a counterattacking knock, starting from Day 3 and continuing into the final day. His overnight partner, Yash Dubey, however, was unfortunate to be run out early, and from there, wickets began to fall steadily. Devdutt Padikkal, a half-centurion in the first innings, fell cheaply to Mulani, and Shreyas Iyer’s aggressive 41 ended in a similar fashion.
Sanju Samson also showed attacking intent but was dismissed for 40 after a promising partnership with Bhui. As Kotian and Mulani exploited the rough patches on the pitch, India D’s resistance crumbled. Bhui’s heroic century was not enough as Kotian struck key blows, including the wicket of Bhui, to complete the victory.
India A had earlier posted 290 and 380/3 declared in their two innings, with strong contributions from Pratham Singh (122) and Tilak Varma (111*). India D, in response, fell short in both innings, bowing out for 183 and 301, handing India A a well-deserved win.