Musheer Khan Scores 96 as North Zone Claws Back in Duleep Trophy
· Sports · Indian Express, Cricbuzz
West Zone batter Musheer Khan scored 96 runs before getting run out during the Duleep Trophy quarterfinal match against North Zone in Bengaluru. Musheer shared a crucial 111-run partnership with captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, who contributed 66 runs to the chase of 287. Despite the solid stand, a late collapse left West Zone at 220-7, needing 67 more runs with three wickets remaining heading into the final day. North Zone spinner Tanush Kotian claimed 4 for 46, adding to his first-innings performance on the red-soil surface at the Centre of Excellence. Both teams traded advantages throughout the third day on a turning track that offered significant assistance to spinners.
Why it matters
The Duleep Trophy quarterfinal result determines which team advances to face South Zone in the semi-finals later this week.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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