Suthar's Five-Wicket Haul Gives India C Edge in Duleep Trophy

Duleep Trophy 2024: India C Fights Back with Suthar's Five-Wicket Haul

Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar emerged as the star performer for India C on Day Two of the Duleep Trophy first round match against India D. Suthar's impressive five-wicket haul helped India C restrict their opponents to 206/8, extending their lead to 202 runs at stumps.

Earlier, India D had taken a 14-run first-innings lead thanks to half-centuries from captain Shreyas Iyer (62) and Devdutt Padikkal (57). However, Suthar's brilliance turned the tide in India C's favor.

Suthar, who has now claimed four five-wicket hauls in first-class cricket, exploited the rough patches on the pitch to his advantage. He dismissed Iyer, Padikkal, and three other batters to leave India D reeling at 134/6.

India C's bowlers continued to dominate in the final session, with Suthar adding two more wickets to his tally. India D's resistance was led by wicketkeeper-batter Kona Bharat, who remained unbeaten on 52.

Despite the setback, India D still holds a slender lead of 202 runs. However, India C will be confident of securing an outright victory on Day Three, especially with Suthar in their ranks.

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