Ricky Bhui was close to scoring his second straight century as India D's lead over India B reached 311 in the Duleep Trophy. Shreyas Iyer made a significant contribution with a half-century, while Washington Sundar's innings for India B ended without support from the lower order.

Shreyas Iyer also showed some form with a purposeful half-century for India D, scoring 50 off 40 balls. At stumps, India D scored 244 for 5 in their second innings with Bhui unbeaten on 90 off just 87 balls with 10 fours and three sixes to his credit.