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In what turned out to be a gripping, see-saw encounter between India C and India D in Duleep Trophy 2024-25, it was the bowling brilliance of Manav Suthar that helped India C clinch a hard-fought victory by four wickets. Suthar’s match-winning performance, taking 7 wickets in the second innings and a total of 8 wickets across the match, earned him the well-deserved title of Man of the Match.
Manav Suthar’s magic as India D crumbles under pressure
India D managed to post a chall🧜enging total of 236 runs. They cobbled together enough runs to set a competit🐻ive target of 233 for India C to chase, after being trialed by 4 runs in the first innings.
The true turning point of the match came through the outstandi𒊎ng efforts of left-arm spinner Suthar. The 22-year-old spun a web around the India D batters, tearing through their lineup with precision and control. Suthar’s 7-wicket haul was nothing short of spectacular, as he single-handedly dismantled India D’s hopes of building an insurmoun🐈table lead. His dominance on the pitch gave India C a solid foundation to push for victory.
A nerve-wracking finish
Chasing 233 runs for victory, India C showed resilience in their second innings. Though they faced a determined bowling attack led by Saransh Jain, who took 4 wickets during his 22-over spell, India C held their nerve. They ma🍌naged to reach the target, ending at 233/6, securing a thrilling🍌 four-wicket win. Contributions from key batters allowed India C to hold steady even under pressure, as they successfully chased down the target.
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Here’s how Fans reacted
SEVEN WICKETS FOR 22 YEAR OLD MANAV SUTHAR – The future of India Left Arm spin is in safe hands. 🫡
Ruturaj's team needs 233 runs to win the match.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad's (Team C) Won From Shreyas Iyer (Team D). The Entire Team Performed Well Together And Defeated A Team That Was Better Than Them. Manav Suthar Bowled Brilliantly & Took Wickets At Important Times & Indrajith Who Scored Important Runs In The First Inning…
— Aufridi Chumtya (@ShuhidAufridi)
Manav Suthar, the GEM of our team 💎
1/34 (1st Inn),
19* & 7/49 (2nd Inn)— J D 🙂 (@JD_Trolls2)
RUTURAJ's TEAM STARTS WITH A WIN….!!!! 👊
– India C defeated India D by 4 wickets, Terrific run chase in the 4th innings at Anantapur and took vital points in Duleep Trophy.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
Easy victory for Ruturaj Gaikwad team in 🀅the 1st match.👏🔥,
i.e, INDIA C WON BY 4 WICKETS AGAINST INDIA D. ⭐️
— Sportscey (@sportscey)
Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad's (Team C) Won From Shreyas Iyer (Team D). The Entire Team Performed Well Together And Defeated A Team That Was Better Than Them. Manav Suthar Bowled Brilliantly & Took Wickets At Important Times & Indrajith Who Scored Important Runs In The First Inning👏.
— Arun G (@Arunsuperkings)
The win marked an impressive team effort, but the standout performance was undeniably that of Suthar, whose exceptional bowling spell tur🍌ned the tide in India C’s favor. Suthar finished the match with 8 wickets in total, cementing his place as one of the rising stars of Indian cricket. His match-winning display earned him the prestigious Man of the Match award, adding to the excitement of India C’s victory.
This victory propels India C forward in the Duleep Trophy 2024-25 campaign, giving them momentum as they head into their next ma꧂tches, while India D will be 🥃left to regroup and analyze where things went wrong in what was a fiercely contested match.
