Choosing to field first proved beneficial for India C, as they quickly dismissed Atharva Taide in the opening over.
India D’s situation worsened when Shreyas Iyer, Devdutt Padikkal, and Yash Dubey failed to contribute significantly, leaving the team struggling at 24/4 after seven overs.
Ricky Bhui’s departure in the 11th over further deepened their woes. With the dismissals of Srikar Bharat, Saransh Jain, and Harshit Rana, Iyer’s team was reeling at 76/8 after 33 overs.
The spotlight then shifted to Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel to rescue the innings. Arshdeep, showing composure, managed to hit a crucial six off Anshul Kamboj.
On the fifth ball of the 41st over, Kamboj bowled a short delivery that Arshdeep capitalized on. With precise timing and a well-executed swing, Arshdeep sent the ball soaring over deep mid-wicket for a huge six.
This shot marked a significant redemption for Arshdeep, who had faced criticism for his decision to attempt a six off the last ball in a previous India-Sri Lanka match when India needed just one run, leading to a draw and considerable backlash.
— Gill Bill (@bill_gill76078) September 5, 2024
The Twitterati quickly drew parallels and celebrated Arshdeep’s powerful shot, recognizing his impressive comeback.