• N Jagadeesan’s composed century gave South Zone the perfect start in the Semi Final 1 of Duleep Trophy 2025.

  • South Zone finished with 297 runs for the loss of 3 wickets at stumps on Day 1.

Fans laud N Jagadeesan’s sparkling century on Day 1 of Duleep Trophy 2025 semi-final
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N Jagadeesan produced a sparkling century on the opening day of the Duleep Trophy 2025 semi-final between South Zone and North Zone, giving his team the perfect platform. His composed knock anchored the innings and set the tone for a commanding start in this high-stakes clash.

N Jagadeesan’s century anchors South Zone innings on Day 1

Opening the batting for South Zone, Jagadeesan looked in sparkling touch right from the outset, displaying remarkable poise and confidence. The right-hander scored 148 runs in 260 deliveries till Stumps. He crafted a determined innings, building partnerships that laid the groundwork for his team’s commanding start. Playing shots across all areas of the ground, Jagadeesan appeared to be in a different zone altogether, finding boundaries with conviction and keeping the scoreboard ticking.

Devdutt Padikkal contributed a vital 57 from 71 balls with 7 fours, providing solid support and adding to a key partnership. Tanmay Agarwal gave stability with his 43 off 99 balls. Mohammed Azharuddeen, the captain, remained unbeaten on 11 from 35 balls as South Zone finished the day with a strong total on the board. The batting effort showcased intent and skill, setting the side up favourably at stumps on Day 1 of the semi-final, with South Zone reaching 297 for 3.

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A challenging outing for the North Zone bowling lineup

North Zone’s bowling unit produced a disciplined performance despite the challenging conditions on Day 1. Anshul Kamboj showcased persistence, picking up a crucial wicket while maintaining a steady economy rate, while Nishant Sindhu was the most successful, claiming two wickets with his tight left-arm spin and keeping the run flow in check through extended spells. Auiq Nabi provided control with his medium pace, conceding just 41 runs in 14 overs and keeping the batters honest. The attack rotated well and stuck to their plans, troubling the South Zone top order periodically.

While the bowlers struggled to break through Jagadeesan’s resistance, their collective effort created pressure and tested the rest of the South Zone lineup. Heading into the next day, the North Zone bowlers will be keen to strike early, looking to turn their disciplined showing into decisive breakthroughs.

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