The Duleep Trophy matches are underway in Anantapur and Bengaluru, featuring teams like India A, India B, India C, and India D. India D, led by Shreyas Iyer, faced a tough start with both Iyer and Devdutt Padikkal failing to make an impact in their match.
Iyer Fails to Impress
Shreyas Iyer, captain of India D, was expected to lead his team with a strong performance. However, Iyer was dismissed for just 9 runs, continuing a rough patch in his cricketing journey. He was removed by fast bowler Vijaykumar Vaishakh, with wicketkeeper Abhishek Porel taking the catch.
Padikkal Fails to Open His Account
Devdutt Padikkal, who has previously represented India in Test cricket, also struggled. He faced only 4 balls and was sent back to the pavilion without scoring a run. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad caught Padikkal’s wicket, giving India D another blow.
Both Dismissed in Same Over
The dismissals of Shreyas Iyer and Devdutt Padikkal happened in the same over. The credit goes to Vijaykumar Vaishakh, who plays domestic cricket for Karnataka and is part of RCB in the IPL. Vaishakh bowled an impressive spell, taking 2 key wickets for 14 runs in 6 overs.
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Vaishakh Shines with the Ball
Vijaykumar Vaishakh’s performance stood out in the match, and he continued to put pressure on the opposition with his accurate bowling. His efforts gave RCB fans a reason to cheer as he emerged as a key player in the Duleep Trophy contest.
