Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep blow J&K away as RoI win Irani Cup
Mukesh was outstanding, finishing with 6/33 in 10.4 overs. Akash Deep, returning from a seven-month injury lay-off, was equally incisive, taking 3/25 in nine overs. The two India pacers shared nine wickets as J&K collapsed from 54/0, losing 10-57.
On Sunday at Sher-I-Kashmir Stadium, Rest of India secured a 167-run victory over Ranji Trophy champions Jammu & Kashmir, clinching their 33rd Irani Cup title. Bengal pacer Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep, who returned from a seven-month injury lay-off, spearheaded the attack, claiming nine wickets between them and contributing to J&K's collapse from 54/0.
Mukesh finished with 6/33 in 10.4 overs, while Akash Deep took 6/78 after taking 3/43 in the first innings. The match figures of 8/121 contributed significantly to Mukesh's impressive performance, showcasing his ability to exploit helpful conditions as India prepares for their New Zealand tour.
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