Shreyas Iyer boosts CT squad hopes; Kishan, Gaikwad shine with centuries in Vijay Hazare Trophy

The wicketkeeper batter is determined to make a comeback to the Indian team and has been actively participating in domestic competitions. In a recent VHT match against Manipur, captain Kishan displayed exceptional form by scoring 134 runs off just 78 balls, leading Jharkhand to a remarkable 9-wicket victory. His innings included an impressive 16 fours and 6 sixes, solidifying his reputation as a dynamic and impactful player.

Gaikwad also presented his case for the Champions Trophy and scored 148 runs* off 74 balls against Services. Gaikwad led his team from the front and helped Maharashtra register a one-sided 9-wicket win. His knock was embellished with 16 fours and 11 sixes as he continues to show consistency with the bat in white-ball cricket.

Shreyas Iyer strengthens his case

In another match, Shreyas Iyer once again displayed his aggressive side with the bat and slammed 44 runs off just 20 balls in Mumbai's 3-wicket win over Hyderabad. Iyer has been enjoying the purple patch in domestic cricket and is expected to make a return to the Indian team for the ODI series against England and the Champions Trophy at number 4 spot, where he succeeded during the 2023 ODI World Cup. However, in the same match, Suryakumar Yadav had a forgettable outing as he was dismissed for just 18.

Madhya Pradesh skipper Rajat Patidar had a flop outing in the low-scoring chase against Delhi. The right-handed batter scored just two as MP lost the match by 79 runs while chasing a 212-run target. The loss depicted the MP's over-dependency over Patidar in the batting line-up. Meanwhile, Navdeep Saini ran riot with the ball for Delhi and claimed a four-fer to bundle out MP for just 132.

Meanwhile, Krunal Pandya also scored a match-winning 80 runs* off 54 balls which was laced with 7 fours and 3 sixes. He led Baroda to a memorable 62-run win over Kerala. Batting first, Baroda posted a mammoth 403/4 courtesy of a 136-run knock from Ninad Rathva and an unbeaten 80 from Pandya.

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