Ranji Trophy: BCA President Rakesh Tiwari Commends Ayush Loharuka for His Century that Rescues Bihar's Innings
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Synopsis
On January 23, BCA President Rakesh Tiwari praised 21-year-old Ayush Loharuka for his outstanding century against Uttar Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy. Loharuka scored 101 runs, marking his first century in First-Class cricket, helping Bihar achieve a total of 248 runs in a challenging match.
Key Takeaways
- Ayush Loharuka scored his first century in First-Class cricket.
- Bihar managed to score 248 runs despite a shaky start.
- BCA president Rakesh Tiwari praised Loharuka's performance.
- The match is part of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25.
- Loharuka has shown great potential this season.
Patna (Bihar), Jan 23 (NationPress) The president of the Bihar Cricket Association (BCA), Rakesh Tiwari, expressed admiration on Thursday for the impressive performance of Ayush Loharuka, a 21-year-old cricketer who scored a remarkable century against Uttar Pradesh during the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2024-25 match held here. Loharuka achieved a score of 101, marking his first century in this season of First-Class cricket.
In a pivotal encounter between Bihar and Uttar Pradesh at the Moin-ul-Haq Stadium, the visitors opted to bowl first after winning the toss. By the conclusion of the first day's play, Bihar had secured 248 runs in their initial innings, while Uttar Pradesh responded with a mere 4 runs without losing any wickets in just one over.
As Bihar found themselves in a precarious position at 35/3, Ayush Loharuka stepped up to stabilize the innings with a resilient and focused performance. Coming in during a challenging phase, he scored 101 runs from 227 balls, including 13 boundaries and 1 six. His first-ever First-Class century became the cornerstone of Bihar's innings.
Commending the young batsman's outstanding innings, BCA president Rakesh Tiwari stated, "Ayush Loharuka has displayed tremendous maturity and resolve today amidst challenging conditions. His century against a formidable Uttar Pradesh bowling attack showcases his exceptional talent and potential. I am eager to see the outcome of the match in the coming days."
For Bihar, Loharuka led the scoring with 101 runs, while Sarman Nogrodh added 44 runs, Sachin Kumar contributed 38 runs, and Nawaz remained not out at 14 runs. Despite no other batsman reaching double digits, Bihar successfully posted a commendable total of 248 runs.
Loharuka is participating in his inaugural First-Class season in the Ranji Trophy and achieved this fine century on his home turf, the Moin-ul-Haq Stadium. Earlier this season, he had already recorded two half-centuries, one against Madhya Pradesh and another against Punjab, and on Thursday, he attained his first century against Uttar Pradesh.
