Easwaran and Jagadeesan Shine in Duleep Trophy Encounter

India B openers Abhimanyu Easwaran and Narayan Jagadeesan made a strong start with an unbroken 124-run partnership in their Duleep Trophy match against India C, who posted a first-innings total of 525. Easwaran and Jagadeesan will aim to narrow the 401-run deficit on the third day.

In Friday's Duleep Trophy match, India B openers Abhimanyu Easwaran and Narayan Jagadeesan showcased exceptional skill by achieving an unbroken partnership of 124 runs, following India C's formidable first-innings score of 525.

Easwaran, on 51, and Jagadeesan, on 67, demonstrated strong performance, guiding their team past 50 runs within 15 overs. Facing a deficit of 401 runs, they aim to continue their impressive form on the third day.

None of the India C bowlers succeeded in breaking their stand, and the team had to pull bowler Sandeep Warrier off the attack due to an injury. Earlier, top performances by Manav Suthar and Ishan Kishan put India C in a commanding position.

(With inputs from agencies.)