West Zone vs South Zone - Day 2 (Morning Session) -"Captain Panchal Falters Again as Washington Sundar (SZ) Resists, Prithvi Shaw Shines in Duleep Trophy Final"

Duleep Trophy Final: West Zone vs South Zone - Day 2 (Morning Session) - Match Blog

The second day of the Duleep Trophy final between West Zone and South Zone saw an intense battle between bat and ball. South Zone resumed their innings at 182/7, looking to post a competitive total. However, West Zone's bowlers struck early, bundling out South Zone for 213 runs. Let's dive into the morning session's action:

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Score Summary:

South Zone: 213 all out

Washington Sundar: 22 not out

V Vyshak: 13 runs

Vidwath Kaverappa: 8 runs

  Koushik V: 0 runs

West Zone: 64/1

Prithvi Shaw: 43 not out

P K Panchal: 11 runs

H Desai: 10 not out

Fall of Wickets:( day 2)

South Zone:

202 -V Vyshak (73.1 ov)

213 - Vidwath Kaverappa (78.2 ov)

213 - Koushik V (78.4 ov)

West Zone:

27 - P K Panchal (6.5 ov)

South Zone's Final Flourishes:

Washington Sundar, who was unbeaten on 9 at the end of the previous day, continued his patient approach. He played some well-timed shots and accumulated 22 runs before the lunch break. V Vyshak, on the other hand, couldn't capitalize on his start and fell to the bowling of Shams Mulani for 13 runs. Vidwath Kaverappa and Koushik V were dismissed cheaply by D A Jadeja, contributing 8 and 0 runs respectively.

West Zone's Steady Start:

In response to South Zone's total, West Zone had a solid start to their innings. Prithvi Shaw showcased his aggressive intent with a quickfire unbeaten knock of 43 runs off just 56 deliveries. He found the boundary on seven occasions and looked in good touch. Captain P K Panchal couldn't capitalize on his start and was dismissed by Koushik V for 11 runs. H Desai, the wicketkeeper-batsman, supported Shaw from the other end, remaining not out on 10 runs.

Conclusion:( Morning session)

The morning session of the second day witnessed a balanced battle between the bat and ball. South Zone's innings came to an end, with West Zone's bowlers putting up a disciplined performance to dismiss them for 213 runs. Washington Sundar's contribution of 22 runs held significance in adding crucial runs to the total. In response, West Zone made a steady start to their innings, with Prithvi Shaw leading the charge with an aggressive knock of 43 runs. The match remains finely poised as the teams head into the lunch break. The upcoming sessions will play a vital role in shaping the outcome of this thrilling Duleep Trophy final. Stay tuned for more updates and action from the match.