Bengaluru, Aug. 31 -- Ayush Badoni's masterclass with the bat stole the limelight as North Zone stormed into the semifinals of the Duleep Trophy 2025, following a hard-fought draw against East Zone at the BCCI CEG Ground here today.
The result, courtesy of North's commanding first-innings lead, sets up a tantalizing semifinal clash against South Zone on September 4 at the same venue.
Badoni, the young and fearless middle-order batsman, produced a career-defining innings, remaining unbeaten on 200 as North Zone amassed a mammoth 658/4 declared in their second innings. His double century was a blend of composure, timing, and audacious strokeplay, with each boundary and six demoralizing the East Zone bowlers. "It feels incredible to reach th...