After a modest begin and early setbacks, Musheer, alongside Navdeep Saini, lifted India B from a precarious 94 for seven with a vital partnership that ensured their group ended the day in a extra steady place.
Musheer, unbeaten on 105 off 227 balls, which included 10 fours and a couple of sixes, displayed maturity that belied his 19 years. He discovered a steadfast companion in Navdeep Saini, who remained not out on 29 off 74 balls, hitting four fours and 1 six. Their partnership of 108 for the eighth wicket got here after India B confronted important early challenges below overcast skies, which led India A’s skipper Shubman Gill to bowl first.
Musheer, youthful brother of Sarfaraz Khan, saved his facet from a complete collapse with an innings of uncommon maturity.
The fitting-handed Musheer walked in at No. three within the 14th over when Abhimanyu Easwaran obtained out. Easwaran fell to Avesh Khan, edging to stumper Dhruv Jurel, who accomplished a shocking dive in entrance of KL Rahul at first slip.
Musheer needed to deal with not solely the robust taking part in circumstances but in addition the efficient India A pacers who dominated for a lot of the day. Musheer’s method was unconventional however efficient, as he usually walked down the observe to counter the motion of the ball.
Musheer gave glimpses of his elegant self by means of an exquisite on-drive off Avesh that sped to the fence and a withering lower off left-arm seamer Khaleel Ahmed.
The fitting-hander additionally displayed his energy by hitting spinner Tanush Kotian for 2 sixes in an over. Though he was dropped by Avesh on 69, Musheer capitalized on the chance, finally reaching his century off 205 balls with a single off Kuldeep Yadav.
Saini’s assist was very important as he stayed with Musheer within the ultimate session, even because the India A bowlers misplaced their sharpness and path. Nonetheless, earlier than the resilient partnership, a number of India B batters fell to poor shot choice.
Pant’s dismissal, making an attempt to drive Akash Deep and top-edging to Shubman Gill, exemplified their struggles. Pant’s return to the longer format had buzz however ended prematurely, leaving a spot within the lineup.
Yashasvi Jaiswal contributed 30 off 59 balls, exhibiting good kind with six boundaries however fell whereas making an attempt a dangerous lower shot off Khaleel, caught by substitute Shashwat Kumar. Akash Deep delivered a standout ball to dismiss Nitish Kumar Reddy, hitting the center and off-stump with a slight motion, leading to a first-ball duck for the batter.
Washington Sundar additionally obtained run out after backing up too far, including to the India’s B collapse on the mid-point of the day. Regardless of the setbacks, the Musheer-Saini stand revived India B’s innings, guaranteeing they retained hope transferring into the later levels of the competition.
Temporary scores: India B 202/7 in 79 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 30, Musheer Khan 105*; Khaleel Ahmed 2/39, Akash Deep 2/28, Avesh Khan 2/42) vs India A.
