Ajinkya Rahane Shines as Leicestershire Reaches Metro ODI Cup Semifinals
Mumbaikar batsman Ajinkya Rahane, who has been out of Team India for several months, is making strong efforts to return to the national team. Though not selected for the Duleep Trophy, Rahane has been showcasing his talent in England, playing for Leicestershire in the Metro ODI Cup. His recent performance, scoring a crucial 70 runs, played a key role in leading Leicestershire to the semifinals of the tournament
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Leicestershire’s Thrilling Chase Against Hampshire
In the quarterfinal match of the Metro ODI Cup, Leicestershire faced Hampshire. Hampshire, led by captain Nick Gubbins, posted a challenging total of 290 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in 50 overs, thanks to a brilliant 136-run knock by Gubbins. Leicestershire was set a target of 291 runs to win the match, which they successfully chased down in 49.5 overs, losing 7 wickets in the process.
Ajinkya Rahane, along with Peter Handscomb and Liam Trevaskis, was among the top scorers for Leicestershire. Rahane contributed a vital 70 runs off 86 balls, hitting 2 fours and 3 sixes. Handscomb and Trevaskis also made significant contributions, scoring 74 and 60 runs, respectively. Ben Cox added 45 runs to the total. For Hampshire, John Turner was the standout bowler, taking 4 wickets.
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Ajinkya Rahane’s Consistent Form Continues
This innings marked Ajinkya Rahane’s fourth half-century in the Metro ODI Cup, highlighting his consistent form. His performance has been crucial for Leicestershire, who will now face Somerset in the semifinals on Sunday, August 18. With Rahane in such good form, all eyes will be on him as he aims to make a strong case for his return to the Indian team, possibly in the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh.
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