Rishabh Pant and Sarfaraz Khan Star in Duleep Trophy Showdown

Rishabh Pant's fifty and Sarfaraz Khan's aggressive batting led India B to a significant position against India A in the Duleep Trophy match. Despite early setbacks, their combined efforts helped India B post a strong second innings total, putting them ahead by 240 runs on Day 3.

Rishabh Pant's audacious fifty and Sarfaraz Khan's aggressive play pushed India B past the persistent India A pacers, securing a crucial second-innings total of 150 for six on Day 3 of the Duleep Trophy match on Saturday.

With a lead of 240 runs and Washington Sundar (6) at the crease, India B consolidated their position after bowling out India A for 231 earlier. Pant shined with a brisk 61 off 47 balls, crucially impacting the game even as the lead seemed vulnerable when early wickets fell.

Sarfaraz Khan and Pant's right-left partnership decisively turned the match in India's B favor, adding 72 runs in just over nine overs. Their aggressive approach kept the scoreboard ticking, with Sarfaraz dismantling Akash Deep and Pant neutralizing Khaleel Ahmed. India B's lead, now strong, sets up an intriguing final day.

(With inputs from agencies.)