Story Highlights

• Vimal Khuma hit 90
• Nidhish Rajagopal, Arjun P Murthy scored half centuries
• Pradosh Ranjan Paul hit 148
• Sonu Yadav hit 71

Elite Group ‘A’

Flash: Pradosh Ranjan Paul hit back to back tons against Delhi Under 19 in the BCCI Match being played at Theni

Cooch Behar Trophy for Under 19

REPORT

In the BCCI Tournament for Age Group Under 19 in the Elite Group ‘A’ match hosted by Theni District Cricket Association in association with Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) in the TNCA Academy Ground, Theni on 24.01.2019,

Day 1: 

• Tamilnadu Under 19 scored 250/6 in 90 Overs

Day 2: 

• Overnight Score: Tamilnadu Under 19 scored 250/6 in 90 Overs
• Tamilnadu Under 19 scored 274 in 99.3 Overs
• Stumps Day 2: Delhi Under 19 batting on 237/3 in 78 Overs

Day 3: 

• Overnight Score: Delhi Under 19 scored 237/3 in 78 Overs
• Delhi Under 19 scored 409 in 117.4 Overs
• Stumps Day 3: Tamilnadu Under 19 batting on 166/3 in 43 Overs

Day 4: 

• Overnight Score: Tamilnadu Under 19 scored 166/3 in 43 Overs
• Stumps Day 4: Tamilnadu Under 19 scored 534 in 117.1 Overs

HIGHLIGHTS

Resuming from the overnight score of 166/3, Tamilnadu lost Vimal Khumar early. Skipper Nidhish Rajagopal, Pradosh Ranjan Paul resisted further damage and played a match saving knock supported by the other batsmen. Nidhish, Sonu Yadav, Arjun managed to score half centuries while Pradosh Ranjan Paul hit 148 runs from 159 balls. Although match ended in a Draw, Delhi gained 3 points and Tamilnadu had to settle for 1 point from this fixture.

Best Performance

• Vimal Khumar, Tamilnadu Under 19 hit 90
• Nidhish Rajagopal, Tamilnadu Under 19 batting scored half century
• Pradosh Ranjan Paul, Tamilnadu Under 19 hit 148
• R. Sonu Yadav, Tamilnadu Under 19 hit 71
• Arjun P Murthy, Tamilnadu Under 19 scored half century

BRIEF SCORE

BCCI Under 19: Pradosh Ranjan Paul hit back to back tons

Elite Group ‘A’ MATCH

• Tamilnadu Under 19 –I Innings: 274 in 99.3 overs
• Tamilnadu Under 19 –II Innings: 534 117.1 overs
• Delhi Under 19 –I Innings: 409 in 117.4 overs
• Match Drawn; Delhi Took First Innings Lead

SUMMARY

Scores at TNCA Academy Ground, Theni: Day 1 & 2: First Innings: Tamilnadu (Under 19) 274 in 99.3 Overs (Pradosh Ranjan Paul 101 (185b, 13 x 4s), Nidhish Rajagopal 43, R.S Mokit Hariharan 21, Anirudh Chowdhary 5 for 67) Day 2 & 3: First Innings: Delhi (Under 19) 409 in 117.4 Overs (Priyansh Arya 175 (291b, 18 x 4s, 4 x 6s), Rishab Drall 28, Vaibhav Kandpal 124 (218b, 13 x 4s), Ayush Badoni 25, H. Trilok Nag 3 for 77, M.E Yazh Arun Mozhi 3 for 117) Day 3 & 4: Second Innings: Tamilnadu (Under 19) 534 in 117.1 Overs (R. Vimal Khumar 90 (158b, 11 x 4s), S. Abishiek 33, Nidhish Rajagopal 57, (124b, 8 x 4s), Pradosh Ranjan Paul 148 (159b, 23 x 4s, 2 x 6s), R. Sonu Yadav 71 (69b, 4 x 4s, 4 x 6s), Arjun P Murthy 58 (43b, 5 x 4s, 4 x 6s), Prince Choudhary 3 for 127, Ayush Badoni 3 for 77) Stumps: Day 4 [Match Ended: Drawn]