Bowlers all but seal India Blue’s entry into final

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India Blue 707 (Pujara 166, Agarwal 161, Jackson 105, Shreyas 5-173) and 85 for 0 (Agarwal 49*, Gambhir 36*) lead India Green 237 (Parthiv 55, Raina 52, Mithun 3-16, Karn Sharma 3-74) by 555 runs Scorecard and ball-by-ball details

After grinding India Green down on the first two days by posting 707, India Blue turned in a masterful effort on the field to skittle their opponents for 237 in 61 overs on the third day of the Duleep Trophy league fixture in Greater Noida. A first-innings lead was enough to ensure a berth in the final for the Gautam Gambhir-led India Blue against India Red.

India Blue, perhaps mindful of giving their bowlers proper rest ahead of the five-day finale from September 10, opted for some batting practice instead of enforcing the follow-on. Their in-form …

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