How Did Shubham’s Century Fortify Central Zone's Dominance Over North East Zone?
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Synopsis
In an electrifying Duleep Trophy match, Shubham Sharma’s outstanding century, along with contributions from his teammates, has put Central Zone in a commanding position against North East Zone. As the match unfolds at Bengaluru, will Central Zone seal their victory?
Key Takeaways
- Shubham Sharma scored a remarkable 122 runs.
- Central Zone declared their second innings at 331/7.
- Captain Rajat Patidar contributed 66 runs.
- Yash Rathod added a solid 78 runs.
- North East Zone was bowled out for 185 in their first innings.
Bengaluru, Aug 30 (NationPress) Shubham Sharma delivered an impressive 122 runs, while team captain Rajat Patidar and Yash Rathod each contributed with fifties, enabling the Central Zone to strengthen their grip over the North East Zone in the ongoing Duleep Trophy match held at the BCCI COE Ground 2 on Saturday.
The morning saw the North East Zone’s innings come to a quick end as they were dismissed for 185, leaving the Central Zone with a commanding lead of 347 runs. Opting not to enforce the follow-on, Shubham added to the North East's woes with a knock of 122 off 215 deliveries, featuring 17 boundaries.
Captain Patidar scored a swift 66 off 72 balls, adorned with six fours and three sixes, while Rathod made 78 from 83 balls with 11 boundaries. Despite the North East Zone taking three quick wickets towards the end of the day, they are facing a significant defeat as the Central Zone declared their second innings at 331/7 in 80.3 overs.
Starting from a score of 179/7, the North East Zone could only add six runs before Khaleel Ahmed took out Tamang. Shortly after, Deepak Chahar dismissed Akash Kumar, and Khaleel struck again to remove Ankur Malik, who scored 42, concluding the North East Zone's first innings.
With opener Aryan Juyal still out after suffering an injury, Danish Malewar opened the batting alongside Aayush Pandey. However, Malewar, who scored 203 in the first innings, fell to Bishworjit Konthoujam for 15 runs in the ninth over.
Konthoujam continued his impressive performance by dismissing Pandey for 12 and then removing Harsh Dubey for just four runs. Meanwhile, Shubham was in fine form, hitting three quick boundaries. Alongside Patidar, who scored 125 in the first innings, they both reached their fifties rapidly before Malik ended their 122-run partnership.
Shubham celebrated his 12th first-class century, while Rathod notched his second consecutive half-century in the match. Although both fell victim to a mix-up leading to Aditya Thakare being run out, Deepak Chahar entertained the crowd with two fours and a six in his unbeaten 21 runs, before Central Zone declared at stumps.
Brief scores:
Central Zone 532/4 dec and 331/7 dec in 80.3 overs (Shubham Sharma 122, Yash Rathod 78; Akash Kumar 2-44, Bishworjit Konthoujam 2-67) lead North East Zone 185 all out in 69.3 overs (Karnajit Yumnam 48, Ankur Malik 42; Aditya Thakare 3-23, Harsh Dubey 2-20) by 678 runs
Point of View
It is vital to recognize the impressive performance of Central Zone in the Duleep Trophy. Shubham Sharma's century not only showcases individual brilliance but also highlights the Central Zone's strategic depth in cricket. Their dominance over North East Zone is a testament to their preparation and execution on the field, promising exciting matches ahead.
NationPress
30/08/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Shubham Sharma's score in the match?
Shubham Sharma scored 122 runs in the match.
How did Central Zone perform overall?
Central Zone declared their second innings at 331/7 and had a total lead of 678 runs.
What were the brief scores of both teams?
Central Zone: 532/4 dec and 331/7 dec; North East Zone: 185 all out.
Who were the key players for Central Zone?
Key players included Shubham Sharma, Rajat Patidar, and Yash Rathod.
Where is the Duleep Trophy match being held?
The match is being held at BCCI COE Ground 2 in Bengaluru.
