The scorching afternoon sun beat down upon the Maharashtra Cricket Stadium in Pune, setting the stage for a gripping showdown in the Senior Inter-Zonal Multi-Day Trophy final between East and South Zone. With temperatures hovering around 39°C, the empty stands witnessed a tense battle, where every run and wicket mattered.
In a nail-biting 30-minute passage of play, East’s Titas Sadhu and Annapurna Das thwarted a determined South led by Minnu Mani, clinching a one-wicket victory in the summit clash.
After a six-year hiatus, the tournament returned to India’s domestic cricket calendar, featuring six teams competing for top honours over a fortnight in Pune. South and North Zone secured direct places in the semifinals through a draw of lots.
Following quarterfinals and semifinals held in the main city, the action shifted to the outskirts for the final. The dry heat of Gahunje, compounded by its remote location, made conditions…
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