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Yash Rathod played a magnificent innings of 194 to put Central Zone in complete control of the Duleep Trophy final. His partnership with Saransh Jain added 176 crucial runs for the sixth wicket. South Zone faces a massive challenge, still trailing by 233 runs with only eight wickets remaining in their second innings. The match looks firmly in Central Zone's hands heading into the final days.

Key Points: Yash Rathod 194 Puts Central Zone in Duleep Trophy Final Command

  • Yash Rathod scored 194 runs from 286 balls with 17 fours and two sixes
  • Central Zone posted 511 runs taking a huge 362-run first innings lead
  • South Zone ended day three at 129/2 still trailing by 233 runs
  • Gurjanpreet Singh was South Zone's top bowler with 4/124 figures
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Yash Rathod's 194 puts Central Zone in driver's seat in Duleep Trophy final (Day 3, Stumps)

Yash Rathod's brilliant 194 leads Central Zone to 511, taking a massive 362-run first innings lead over South Zone in the Duleep Trophy final.

"Gurjapneet Singh denied Yash his double ton, castling him for a 286-ball 194 - Match Report"

Bengaluru, September 13

Yash Rathod missed out on what could have been an incredible double ton, but nonetheless put Central Zone in a commanding position at the end of day three of Duleep Trophy final against South Zone at Bengaluru on Saturday.

At the end of the day, South Zone was 129/2, with Ravichandran Smaran (37*) and Ricky Bhui (26*) unbeaten and the team trailing by 233 runs.

Central Zone started the day at 384/5, with Yash unbeaten at 137, with Saransh Jain (47)* by his side. The duo continued their partnership, with Saransh reaching his 50 in 128 balls, with seven fours and the team beyond the 400 run mark as well in 111.5 overs.

Ankit Sharma (4/180) finally cleaned up Saransh (69 in 193 balls, with seven fours), at the score of 442 runs, ending a 176 run partnership for the sixth wicket.

However, Deepak Chahar paired up with Yash to take Central Zone to 500-run mark in 140.1 overs, but spinner Gurjapneet Singh denied Yash his double ton, castling him for a 286-ball 194, consisting of 17 fours and two sixes at the score of 500.

Chahar contributed a valuable 37 in 49 balls, with three fours and two sixes, but CZ was skittled out for 511 runs in 145.1 overs.

Gurjanpreet (4/124) was the top bowler for South Zone.

South Zone, who were bundled out for 149 runs in their first innings, were now trailing by 362 runs, with Kumar Kartikeya (4/53) and Saransh (5/49) unleashing destruction in the first innings after Central Zone put them to field first.

In the second innings, Tanmay Agarwal (26 in 42 balls, with two fours) and Mohit Kale (38 in 61 balls, with seven fours) started well for South Zone with a 62-run opening stand, before Kuldip Sen and Saransh picked up one each to leave them at 76/2.

It was Bhui and Smaran who made sure that South made it through the remainder of the day unscathed.

Brief Scores: Central Zone: 511 (Yash Rathod 194, Rajat Patidar 101, Gurjanpreet Singh 4/124), lead South Zone: 149 and 129/2 (Mohit Kale 38, R Smaran 37, Saransh Jain 1/32) by 233 runs.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Saransh Jain with both bat and ball! 69 runs and 5 wickets in first innings. This is why Duleep Trophy is so important - uncapped players getting noticed. Selectors should be watching closely.
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Priya S
South Zone's batting collapse in first innings was disappointing. 149 all out after choosing to field? That's poor decision making by captain. Hope they put up better fight tomorrow.
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Michael C
As a cricket fan visiting India, I'm impressed by the quality of domestic cricket here. Yash's 286-ball innings shows real temperament. Test cricket is alive and well in India!
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Anjali F
Good to see Deepak Chahar contributing with bat too. His 37 runs might prove crucial in the context of the match. All-rounders are so valuable in longer format.
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Karthik V
South Zone still trailing by 233 runs with 8 wickets left. Tough road ahead but if Smaran and Bhui can build a big partnership, anything is possible in cricket! #DuleepTrophy

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