Fri Sep 20 13:37:37 UTC 2024: ## Sanju Samson’s Century & Arshdeep’s Spell Put India D in Control Against India B
**[City, Date]** – Sanju Samson continued his impressive form, scoring his 11th first-class century as India D dominated the second day of their final Duleep Trophy round robin league match against India B.
India D, resuming at 306 for 5, declared their first innings on 349, with Samson contributing a crucial 106 runs off 101 balls. Delhi speedster Navdeep Saini, who wasn’t initially selected in any of the squads, impressed with a five-wicket haul (5/74), his sixth in first-class cricket, further solidifying his comeback into the selectors’ radar.
India B’s reply was hampered by a fiery spell from Arshdeep Singh, who picked up three crucial wickets in his 12 overs, including the prized scalp of India T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav for a paltry five runs.
Abhimanyu Easwaran, who was in fine form, struck his second hundred of the tournament, reaching 116 runs off 170 balls, but his efforts were largely overshadowed by Arshdeep’s bowling brilliance.
At the close of play, India B were struggling at 210 for 6, with Easwaran and Washington Sundar (39*) at the crease.
The match, which is being played at [venue name], is still wide open, with India D currently holding the advantage.
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