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North Zone Dominates East Zone on Day 3

Yash Dhull (133) and Ankit Kumar (168*) formed a monumental 240-run partnership to strengthen North Zone's command over East Zone in the first quarterfinal. North Zone batted all day, adding 388 runs to establish a 563-run lead by the close of play on Day 3.

Dhull and Ankit notched up their respective centuries before Tea, and their partnership was eventually broken when Riyan Parag trapped Dhull lbw. Ayush Badoni (56*) and Kumar then combined to share an unbeaten 94-run stand.

Brief Scores

North Zone 405 & 388/2 (Ankit Kumar 168*, Yash Dhull 133) lead East Zone 230 by 563 runs.

Central Zone Takes Control Over North East Zone

Central Zone imposed a towering 678-run lead over North East Zone by Stumps on Day 3 in their quarterfinal clash. Central Zone bowled their opponents out for 185 and then compiled 331/7 in their second essay on the back of a century from Shubham Sharma (122).

Captain Rajat Patidar (66) and Shubham Sharma led Central Zone's recovery after they lost three wickets early. Yash Rathod (78) and Shubham then combined for a 131-run stand.

Brief Scores

Central Zone 532/4d & 331/7 (Shubham Sharma 122, Yash Rathod 78) lead North East Zone 185 by 678 runs.