Deodhar Trophy: Gill, Agarwal tons, Jalaj Saxena seven-for flatten India 'A'

Ranchi: Shubman Gill gave another glimpse of his talent with a masterful century in the Deodhar Trophy on Friday. Gill, who is leading India 'C', scored 143 off 142 balls in their match against India 'A' at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi.

Jalaj Saxena later took seven wickets as India 'C' won the match by a whopping 232 runs. India 'A' had earlier lost their first match of the tournament to India 'B' by 108 runs.

The 20-year-old Gill's innings was punctuated by 10 fours and six sixes as he took apart the opposition bowling attack. India 'C' ended up scoring a mammoth 366/3. Gill added 226 with Mayank Agarwal (120) for the opening wicket.

Surayakumar Yadav's assault gave the team an impetus towards the end. Suryakumar smashed 72 runs off just 29 balls and hit nine fours and four sixes.

Saxena then took seven wickets to blow away India 'A' for a paltry 134. The off-spinner, who plays for Kerala in the domestic circuit, recorded figures of 7/41 in 9.5 overs.

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