The Dr K. Thimmappiah Memorial Tournament 2025 witnessed an exciting clash when Arjun Tendulkar dismissed Samit Dravid in Bengaluru. The match drew attention as the sons of Indian greats Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid faced each other on the domestic stage. It provided fans with a glimpse of cricket’s next generation ahead of the 2025-26 season.
Arjun, representing Goa Cricket Association, made an early mark by removing KSCA Secretary’s XI skipper Nikin Jose for a duck. Later, he bowled to Samit Dravid in what became the day’s most talked-about moment.
Samit entered at number five with his side in trouble at 91/3. He showed resilience by fending off 23 deliveries and hitting one boundary. However, Arjun dismissed him for 9 off 26 balls, completing a special highlight in the innings.
Goa Pacer Leads with the Ball
Arjun Tendulkar, who will turn 26 this week, produced one of his best spells for Goa. He bowled 17 overs and returned with figures of 3/50. His control and breakthroughs ensured KSCA XI struggled to build momentum. At stumps, the Karnataka side was reduced to 245/8, still behind Goa’s 338 from the first innings.
Samit Dravid, meanwhile, contributed with the ball earlier in the contest. The youngster bowled nine tight overs and picked up 2/18, showing his growing potential despite his limited batting impact.
Nair Fails Again
Veteran batter Karun Nair, under pressure to retain his Test place, failed yet again. Batting at number four, he scored only 3 runs from 21 balls before falling to V Koushik. The seamer, who shifted from Karnataka to Goa this season, enjoyed dismissing his former teammate.
The Tendulkar-Dravid contest created a storm on social media, with fans drawing parallels to the iconic duels between their fathers. The moment added extra spice to what is shaping up as a competitive domestic season.
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