Bihar's Suman Kumar takes all 10 wickets in Cooch Behar Trophy

In a record-breaking spell, Bihar’s Suman Kumar managed to script history by taking all 10 wickets in an innings during the ongoing Under-19 Cooch Behar Trophy match against Rajasthan.

Hailing from Samastipur district, Suman Kumar also took a marvellous hat-trick for his side in the 36th over. He has taken 22 wickets in the season so far as well. Suman Kumar’s 10-wicket haul is only the second time in the ongoing domestic season where a bowler has taken all 10 wickets. 

Previously, Anshul Kamboj from Haryana had also taken 10 wickets in an innings during the ongoing Ranji Trophy season. Speaking of Suman's performance, the BCA (Bihar Cricket Association) president Rakesh Tiwari came forward and congratulated him on his achievement. 

"Suman Kumar's historic achievement of taking all 10 wickets in an innings is a moment of immense pride for Bihar cricket. His dedication and talent are a testament to the growing cricketing ecosystem in Bihar, which is now producing remarkable players capable of making a mark on the national stage," Rakesh Tiwari was quoted as saying by the Times of India.

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Bihar dismantle Rajasthan in first innings

Speaking of the clash between Bihar and Rajasthan, the game began with Bihar coming in to bat first. The side managed to put in an excellent performance with the bat, posting a total of 467 runs in the first innings of the game. Dipesh Gupta went unbeaten on a score of 183 runs with Prithvi Raj scoring 128 runs as well. 

As Rajasthan came out to bat, the side could not match Bihar’s performance in the first innings. After Parth Yadav opened the innings with a knock of 50 runs, none of the other batters amounted to much as Rajasthan was bundled out for a score of 182 runs in the first innings, after which they followed on in the second innings.