Rajasthan U-23 Batters Shine with Triple Centuries Against Assam
In a remarkable display of batting prowess, three Rajasthan batters scored centuries to propel their side into a commanding position against Assam in the Col CK Nayudu U-23 Trophy Elite match. The thrilling encounter unfolded at the KL Saini Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday, showcasing exceptional talent from the young cricketers.
Century-Making Spree Dominates the Match
After teenage debutant Rajat Baghel set the tone with a brilliant 145 on the opening day, Raj Sharma and Karan Lamba continued the onslaught. Resuming at their overnight score of 212/3, Rajasthan added 258 runs to be all out for a formidable total of 480.
Raj Sharma, who was batting on 52 at the end of the first day, went on to amass an impressive 168 runs from 240 balls. His innings included 21 boundaries and one six, demonstrating both patience and aggression. Sharma added a massive 210 runs for the fifth wicket with Karan Lamba, who contributed a fluent 100 from just 125 deliveries, featuring 12 fours.
Assam Struggles in Response to Rajasthan's Total
In reply, Assam got off to a poor start and ended Day 2 at a precarious 84 for 4. At one stage, they were reeling at 32 for 4 as medium-pacer Ganesh Suthar ripped apart the visitors' top-order with an outstanding bowling performance. Suthar finished with figures of 11-2-25-4, putting Assam under immense pressure.
So far, Rajveer Singh and Sumit Kashyap have added 52 runs for the unbroken fifth wicket, offering some resistance. However, Assam still trails by a massive 396 runs with two days remaining in the match, facing an uphill battle to save the game.
Brief Scores Highlight Rajasthan's Dominance
Rajasthan scored 480 in 112.3 overs, with notable contributions from Raj Sharma (168), Rajat Baghel (145), and Karan Lamba (100). Darshan Jain added 28 runs to the total. For Assam, Harsh Kumar was the pick of the bowlers with 4-85, while Mayukh Hazarika claimed 2-62.
Assam managed 84/4 in 31 overs in their first innings. Rajveer Singh remained unbeaten on 56, with Sumit Kashyap supporting him on 18 not out. Ganesh Suthar's impressive 4-25 was the standout bowling performance for Rajasthan.
This match highlights the growing talent in Indian domestic cricket, particularly in the U-23 category, with Jaipur's KL Saini Stadium serving as the perfect backdrop for such an exciting contest.
