Duleep Trophy: Yusuf Pathan scripts historic run chase by CricketArchive Staff Reporter

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Ground:	Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad
Scorecard:	South Zone v West Zone
Player:	YK Pathan

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DateLine: 6th February 2010

 

Led by Yusuf Pathan's blistering unbeaten 210 West Zone completed the highest successful run chase in first-class cricket history, reaching 541-7 to win the premier domestic tournament in Hyderabad. The total surpassed the previous world record of 513-9 by Sri Lanka's Central Province against South Province in Kandy during the 2003-04 season.

 

West Zone defeated South Zone by three wickets in the five-day Duleep Trophy final.

 

Pathan, 27, who has played 30 one-day internationals and 11 Twenty20 matches for India, plundered 19 boundaries and 10 sixes during his match-winning knock after making 108 in the first innings.

 

It marked a stunning comeback for West Zone, who had conceded a 149-run first innings lead to South Zone in the inter-zonal final.