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North Zone defeated North East Zone by nine wickets in a Deodhar Trophy round-robin match. The match showed North Zone's batting and bowling skills, leaving North East Zone disappointed.
The North East Zone won the toss and batted first. Their batting lineup struggled against the North Zone bowling onslaught. Spinner Mayank Markande and pacer Mayank Yadav were the main aggressors, sharing seven wickets.
Mayank Markande returned with 9.1-1-14-4, a notable performance. His leg-spin made the opposition's batters struggle. Yadav's six-over spell of three wickets for 21 runs was significant. Their combined efforts destroyed the North East Zone batting lineup.
With one wicket each, seamers Vaibhav Arora, Rishi Dhawan, and Nishant Sindhu offered important support. Ashish Thapa was dismissed for a duck by Arora, and Palzor Tamang was dismissed for ten runs by Dhawan.
Mayank Markande's Major Contributions
Mayank Markande's wicket of North East Zone captain Langlonyamba Meitan Keishangbam changed the match. After a gritty 69-ball 36, Markande's leg-spin was too much for Keishangbam.
Mayank Markande’s four-wicket haul was strengthened by his late wickets. His constant line and length, with changes, challenged the opposition.
North Zone lost opener Shubham Khajuria for six runs in the third over while chasing 102 runs. However, Prabhsimran and Himanshu Rana led North Zone to a convincing win.
Prabhsimran scored a quick 35-ball 40 not out with seven fours and a six. This aggressive batting style set the tone for North Zone's chase. Rana added to his partner's aggression by blasting nine fours and a six for an undefeated 52 off 33 balls.
North Zone easily won because of their 93-run partnership for the second wicket. North East Zone tried six bowlers but couldn't break the resilient partnership.
North Zone won only their second 50-over match in five with this nine-wicket win. This win moved them to fourth in the points table, showing their tournament resilience.
In contrast, North East Zone had lost all five matches in the campaign. They're at the bottom of the points standings and must fight to improve.
The match showed North Zone's dominance and bowling and batting prowess. North East Zone must regroup and regain form in the Deodhar Trophy to capitalise on this momentum.
FAQs
What happened in the Deodhar Trophy match between North and North East Zones?
North Zone defeated North East Zone by nine wickets in a Deodhar Trophy round-robin match.
How did the North East Zone bat in the match?
North East Zone's batting lineup struggled against North Zone's bowling attack. Only 101 runs were scored in their innings.
Which bowlers plagued North Zone in this match?
Spinner Mayank Markande and pacer Mayank Yadav led North Zone with seven wickets each. The outstanding Markande scored 9.1-1-14-4, while Yadav grabbed three wickets for 21 runs.
Which Mayank Markande contributions were most important in the match?
Mayank Markande was crucial in wrecking the North East Zone batting lineup. He took vital wickets, including North East Zone leader Langlonyamba Meitan Keishangbam's 69 balls.
