Yash Dhull hits century as match between Delhi and Services ends in draw

The Ranji Trophy Elite Group-C encounter between Delhi and Services, played at the Air Force Complex Ground in Palam, ended in a draw. Delhi batsman Yash Dhull delivered a stellar performance, scoring 104 runs. On Thursday at 3:15 pm, both teams were prepared to call the match a draw, while Yash Dhull was on 72 runs at the crease and Services required six wickets for a complete victory.

The umpires instructed that play continue, and in the subsequent 40-minute period, Yash Dhull completed his century by hitting a boundary off part-time off-spinner Nitin Tanwar. After Dhull reached his century, officials permitted the match to conclude. In this match, Services had set Delhi a target of 320 runs in 54 overs, against which Delhi scored 168 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in 37 overs.

According to a Sportstar report, Ayush Badoni and his Delhi team received three points for securing a lead in the first innings, while Services received one point. 23-year-old Yash Dhull scored 104 runs off 104 balls, providing significant relief as he had scored only 103 runs in total across the first five innings of this season.

On the other hand, 34-year-old Services captain Rajat Paliwal maintained his form. He was on 62 runs at the end of the night and went on to score 116 runs in the second innings. Services declared their second innings at 397 runs for the loss of 9 wickets. Paliwal hit his second century in this match, repeating a feat achieved against Saurashtra in the 2015-16 season. Services declared the innings after Paliwal was out for 116 runs following lunch.

While chasing the target for the Delhi team, Priyansh Arya started with a six off off-spinner Pulkit Narang, but he was caught out at deep square-leg off the bowling of Jayant Goyat after scoring 15 runs. Subsequently, in the 11th over, left-arm spinner Arjun Sharma trapped Ayush Badoni lbw (trapped in front), effectively ending Delhi's hopes of victory.