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Auqib Nabi’s Double Hat-Trick Powers North Zone Into Duleep Trophy Semifinals

The J&K pacer’s 5/28 on debut, capped by four wickets in four balls, heightened his national profile with selectors watching in Bengaluru.

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Duleep Trophy Quarterfinals Day 3 Live Score: North Zone Vs East Zone & Central Zone Vs North East Zone

Overview

  • North Zone advanced on first-innings lead after declaring at 658/4 to build an 833-run advantage over East Zone.
  • Nabi’s burst—four wickets in four balls within 13 deliveries—completed figures of 5/28 and turned 222/5 into 230 all out with five wickets falling for eight runs.
  • The feat was the first four-in-four in Duleep Trophy history and only the fourth by an Indian in first-class cricket, achieved on Nabi’s tournament debut.
  • He also struck 44 off 33 in North’s 405 before Ankit Kumar (198), Yash Dhull (133) and Ayush Badoni (204 not out) dominated the second innings.
  • National selectors attended the match, and reports indicate the display has strengthened Nabi’s India A credentials, with no selection decisions announced.