In a thrilling moment during the Duleep Trophy, Shreyas Iyer, known more for his batting, stunned everyone by dismissing India A opener Mayank Agarwal with a golden ball. This unexpected turn of events came right at the stroke of stumps, breaking a solid 115-run opening partnership and adding a crucial twist to the match.
Golden Arm Moment for Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer, captaining India D, decided to bring himself into the attack. In a moment of brilliance, Iyer struck with his very first delivery.
Mayank Agarwal, who had been in fine form with a well-crafted 56, was sent back to the pavilion after Iyer took a sharp low catch off his own bowling. This dismissal couldn’t have come at a more critical juncture, right before the day’s play ended, giving India D a much-needed breakthrough.
India D’s struggles in Duleep Trophy match
Earlier, Shreyas Iyer had contributed both with the bat and on the field. In the team’s first match of the tournament, Iyer scored 9 and 54 in two innings, though India C eventually won the match by four wickets. However, in this second encounter against India A, Iyer won the toss and chose to bowl first. This decision paid off as India A were bowled out for 290 at the Rural Development Trust Stadium in Anantapur.
India D’s batting woes, however, continued. When it was their turn to bat, they lost four quick wickets for just 55 runs. This included the key dismissal of Shreyas Iyer, who failed to score, falling for a 7-ball duck. His stylish entry to the crease, wearing sunglasses, created a buzz on social media, but the excitement quickly turned to trolling after his early dismissal.
Khaleel Ahmed Shines for India A
Pacer Khaleel Ahmed was the star with the ball for India A, taking two crucial wickets, including those of Atharva Taide and Shreyas Iyer. His quick breakthroughs added pressure on India D, putting them in a tough spot as they struggled to build a solid innings.
As the Duleep Trophy progresses, all eyes will be on Shreyas Iyer to see if he can bounce back from this rollercoaster performance and lead his team to a strong finish.
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