It was a memorable match for the young spin duo of Washington Sundar and Vishal Gohil as they helped India Red clinch the Duleep Trophy with a superb bowling performance. The two claimed 19 of the 20 wickets India Blue lost during their 163-run defeat. There is no doubt that the pitch was conducive for spinners, but Washington and Gohil bowled with maturity belying their age and made the most of the conditions. None of the India Blue batsmen, barring skipper Suresh Raina (45) and Manoj Tiwary (38), looked comfortable. But once Raina and Tiwary departed in successive overs to Washington, it was only a matter of time before India Red wrapped up the match with over a day to spare.

India Red who beat India Blue, pose with the Duleep Trophy at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow yesterday. Pic/Santosh Suri