Trailing in the first innings put Chhattisgarh under pressure, but Anshuman Thakur stepped up in the second innings with a patient and resolute century, scoring 104 runs. He was well-supported by Chandransh Yadav (58 runs) and Ujjwal Markam (29 runs).
Thanks to these contributions, Chhattisgarh posted 282 runs in their second innings across 103.4 overs, losing all wickets but successfully forcing the match to a draw and securing their position.
Anshuman Thakur's outstanding knock proved pivotal in helping Chhattisgarh salvage the game and draw the contest.
First Innings Recap: Rajasthan Gains Slim Lead
After losing the toss and batting first, Chhattisgarh were bowled out for 192 in their opening innings. Rajasthan responded with 211, taking a narrow 19-run lead.
Key Performers in First Innings:
- Chhattisgarh: Chandransh Yadav (58 runs), Aditya Baidwal (26 runs), Prateek Gandharva (26 runs)
- Rajasthan: Anurag Lakhan (67 runs), Rohan Choudhary (47 runs)
Bowling Highlights: Yatharth and Arham Shine
For Chhattisgarh, Yatharth Singh Chauhan was the standout bowler with 3 wickets. Arham Nahar and Tushya Prajapati claimed 2 wickets each, while Arshveer Singh Bhatia picked up 1. On the Rajasthan side, Bhavya Agal and Anurag Lakhan troubled the Chhattisgarh batters consistently across both innings.
Chhattisgarh Advances to Knockouts
With a strong fight in this fourth group-stage match, Chhattisgarh has now qualified for the knockout phase of the tournament. Officials from the Chhattisgarh Cricket Association congratulated the players on this achievement.
Scorecard at a Glance:
- Chhattisgarh (1st innings): 192/10
- Rajasthan (1st innings): 211/10
- Chhattisgarh (2nd innings): 282/10
- Result: Match Drawn
