Abid Mushtaq's Five-Wicket Haul Gives North Zone 171-Run Lead
· Sports · Indian Express, Sportstar, ESPNCricinfo
Spinner Abid Mushtaq took 5 wickets for 39 runs to help North Zone secure a 171-run lead against West Zone in their Duleep Trophy quarterfinal. North Zone was initially dismissed for 251 runs in their first innings before Mushtaq's spell restricted West Zone to 187. The Jammu & Kashmir bowler notably dismissed Prithvi Shaw with a delivery clocked at 95kmph. Mushtaq credited his performance to the red-soil pitch, which provided the grip and turn necessary for his bowling style. The match continues into Day 2 with North Zone holding a significant advantage.
Why it matters
The performance puts North Zone in a commanding position to progress in the Duleep Trophy, a key domestic tournament for identifying talent for the Indian national team.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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