India A Tightens Grip Over India C in Duleep Trophy Final

Riyan Parag and Shaswat Rawat scored half-centuries as India A strengthened their position over India C on the penultimate day of the Duleep Trophy final. Parag scored 73 and Rawat 53, taking India A's lead to 333 runs. India C was bowled out for 234 in their first innings.

Riyan Parag and Shaswat Rawat struck fluent half-centuries to help India A tighten their grip over India C on the penultimate day of the four-day Duleep Trophy final round match here on Saturday.

Parag made 73 off 101 balls with the help of five fours and one six, while Rawat hit a stroke-filled 53 off 67 balls laced with four boundaries and one hit over the fence to take India A to 270 for six in their second innings. Skipper Mayank Agarwal made a fine 34 after opening the batting.

Parag and Rawat shared 105 for the fifth wicket as India A took their overall lead to 333 runs. At stumps, wicket-keeper Kumar Kushagra was batting on 40 off 54 balls, while Tanush Kotian (13 not out) was giving him company with India A scoring their runs in 64 overs. Anshul Kamboj (2/52), Gaurav Yadav (2/60) and Manav Sutar (2/75) shared six wickets between them for India C.

(With inputs from agencies.)