Bengaluru, Aug. 28 -- Danish Malewar and Rajat Patidar starred as Central Zone posted a commanding 432 for two against North East Zone on the opening day of the Duleep Trophy 2025 second quarterfinal at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground B here today.
Patidar led the charge with a scintillating 125 off 96 balls, including 21 fours and two sixes, before being dismissed by Pheiroijam Jotin. His aggressive innings, coming after an early loss, set the tone for the day.
Malewar anchored the innings masterfully, remaining unbeaten on 198 off 219 balls with 35 fours and a six, guiding Central Zone into a dominant position by stumps.
Opener Aryan Juyal, who retired hurt on 60, and Yash Rathod (32 not out) provided solid support, while Aayush P...