Rajasthan Colts Continue Dominant Run, Force Assam to Follow-On in U-23 Trophy
In a display of cricketing prowess, the Rajasthan colts maintained their impressive form by forcing Assam to follow-on during the third day of their Col CK Nayudu Under-23 Trophy Elite match at the KL Saini Stadium in Jaipur on Sunday. The home team's strategic bowling and fielding efforts have put them in a commanding position as the match heads into its final day.
Assam's Struggles in Both Innings
Resuming their overnight score of 84 for 4, Assam's first innings collapsed to 230 all out, unable to build a substantial total against Rajasthan's disciplined attack. Left-arm spinner Mohit Changra and medium-pacer Ganesh Suthar were the standout performers, each claiming four wickets to dismantle the Assam batting lineup. Key contributions from Sumit Kashyap (81) and Rajveer Singh (77) provided some resistance, but it wasn't enough to avoid the follow-on.
In their second innings, Assam showed slight improvement, reaching 120 for 3 in 40 overs at stumps on Day 3. However, they still face a daunting task, needing another 130 runs to avoid an innings defeat. Diwiz Pathak (39 not out) and Roshan Topno (28 not out) are at the crease, offering hope for the visitors, but the pressure is mounting as Monday marks the fourth and final day of the match.
Bowling Brilliance and Match Context
The Rajasthan bowlers have been instrumental in this dominance, with Mohit Changra's 4-31 and Ganesh Suthar's 4-44 in the first innings setting the tone. In the second innings, Chetan Sharma added to the pressure with two crucial wickets. This match is part of the prestigious Col CK Nayudu Trophy, a key platform for young cricketers in India to showcase their talent and advance their careers.
With Rajasthan posting a formidable first-innings total of 480, Assam's challenge has been immense from the start. The outcome of this match could have implications for the standings in the Elite group, highlighting the competitive nature of Under-23 cricket in the country.
