Yash Dhull, the former India U19 World Cup-winning skipper, lit up the Duleep Trophy quarterfinal in Bengaluru with a brilliant century for North Zone against East Zone.
Strong Start After First-Innings Lead
After scoring a composed 39 in the first innings, Dhull returned stronger in the second. Walking in early after Shubham Khajuria’s dismissal, he partnered captain Ankit Kumar to stitch together a mammoth 240-run stand for the second wicket.
Dhull’s Aggression, Ankit’s Patience
Dhull brought up his hundred off just 112 deliveries, hammering 11 fours and two sixes, before falling to East skipper Riyan Parag for 133. His stroke play, especially through the off-side, stood out as he collected 57 runs between point and cover.
Ankit, meanwhile, played the anchor role, unbeaten on 168 at stumps, with North Zone finishing Day 3 at a commanding 388/2, leading by 563 runs overall.
Tested by Shami, But Held Firm
The only real challenge for Dhull came in the 90s, when senior pacer Mohammed Shami unleashed a spell of hostile short-pitched bowling. Dhull survived the testing period before completing his ton in style.
Comeback After Health Setback
Remarkably, Dhull’s knock comes just a year after undergoing heart surgery to fix a hole, making his return to red-ball cricket even more inspiring. Alongside Ankit, he kept East Zone’s spinners under pressure by constantly stepping out and disrupting their rhythm.
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