Delhi recovered from a precarious position on the second day of their
The side had been struggling at 135/5 in response to the Services first-innings total of 266. However,
Doseja finds form under pressure
For Doseja, the innings served as a significant response to a challenging start to the season. Following a prolific debut campaign where he accumulated 949 runs, the batter had endured a lean patch in his opening three matches. Acknowledging the external pressure regarding his form, Doseja noted that he focused on discipline and patience to ensure he could contribute to the team's recovery.
The left-hander, who is currently included on the BCCI’s list of targeted players, explained that he consciously avoided expansive stroke-play to remain at the crease. He credited his recent training at the Centre of Excellence (CoE) under the guidance of Wasim Jaffer and Hrishikesh Kanitkar for helping him refine his approach to different pitch conditions. Doseja eventually departed for a patient 78, caught down the leg side, but his efforts had already laid the foundation for Delhi to overtake the Services total.
Mathur anchors the Delhi response
Sumit Mathur continued his emergence as a reliable figure for Delhi, providing the necessary stability alongside Doseja. As the pair navigated the slow-turning track, they maintained the required tempo to keep the scoreboard moving without taking unnecessary risks. With Mathur still at the crease on 80, Delhi will look to extend their lead further on the third day as they aim to consolidate their position in the match.
