Duleep Trophy 2023 Quarterfinals Kicks Off in Bengaluru
The Duleep Trophy 2023 quarterfinals began in a thrilling manner in Bengaluru, with Day 1 of the two quarterfinals featuring East Zone against Central Zone and North Zone against North East. Dhruv Shorey and Nishant Sindhu were the heroes of the day for North Zone, as their collective innings powered North Zone to 302/6 at Stumps.
Shorey and Chopra Form Crucial Partnership
North Zone started off their batting innings in a rather unsatisfactory way, with Ankit Kalsi getting dismissed for a golden duck. However, Dhruv Shorey and Prashant Chopra managed to show resilience and construct a crucial partnership. In the post-lunch session, North East made a comeback and brought North Zone down to 162/4 in the 46th over.
Shorey and Sindhu Turn the Tide
Shorey and Nishant Sindhu then made a remarkable effort to turn the tide in their side’s favor, forming a pivotal 80-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Kishan Singha then followed up with a quickfire 50, helping North Zone reach 302/6 at Stumps.
Conclusion
Duleep Trophy 2023 quarterfinals kicked off to a captivating start in Bengaluru, with North Zone coming out on top on Day 1 of the two quarterfinals. Dhruv Shorey and Nishant Sindhu’s innings were the highlight of the day, as they formed a crucial partnership to help their side reach 302/6 at Stumps.