NEW DELHI: Seasoned batsman Cheteshwar Pujara showcased his class as soon as once more by smashing his 63rd first-class century, whereas Prerak Mankad and Arpit Vasavada additionally notched up centuries to provide Saurashtra a commanding 387-run first-innings lead in opposition to Manipur on Saturday.
In a dominant show of batting, Saurashtra’s middle-order batsmen took management of the match on the second day, constructing on their in a single day rating of 153/3.
Stand-in skipper Arpit Vasavada and all-rounder Prerak Mankad led the cost with a formidable 152-run partnership for the fourth wicket, pummeling the Manipur bowling assault.
However, the spotlight of the innings got here from the bat of Pujara, who demonstrated his versatility by scoring a brisk century at lower than a run-a-ball price. Pujara’s aggressive knock of 108 off simply 105 deliveries, comprising 12 fours and a six, underscored his means to adapt to completely different conditions and batting types.
Despite being identified for his defensive method, Pujara’s latest performances within the Ranji Trophy have showcased his means to attain shortly and decisively.
With an unbeaten double century in opposition to Jharkhand and one other century within the earlier recreation, Pujara is making a powerful case for a return to the Indian Test workforce.
However, regardless of his constant performances, the Indian selectors have favored youthful skills in latest collection, leaving Pujara out of the nationwide aspect because the World Test Championship remaining in opposition to Australia in June final 12 months.
Following a formidable batting show, defending champions Saurashtra declared their innings at 529 for six, setting Manipur a frightening goal to chase.
Saurashtra’s bowlers then additional asserted their dominance, with Chetan Sakariya, Dharmendrasinh Jadeja, and Yuvrajsinh Dodiya every choosing up a wicket to depart Manipur reeling at 55 for 3 at stumps on the second day.
With a considerable lead and the momentum firmly of their favor, Saurashtra are well-placed to safe a complete victory within the match, sustaining their place as sturdy contenders within the Ranji Trophy.
Brief Scores:
At Rajkot: Manipur 142, 55/3 in 28 overs (Ronald Longjam 32 batting; Dharmendrasinh Jadeja 1/12, Yuvrajsinh Dodiya 1/15, Chetan Sakariya 1/18) path Saurashtra 529/6 dec in 104.1 overs (Prerak Mankad 173, Arpit Vasavad 148, Cheteshwar Pujara 108; Lambam Singh 3/157) by 332 runs
In Jamshedpur: Jharkhand 188 and 171/5 in 37 overs (Aryaman Sen 38; Aniket Choudhary 2/28) leads Rajasthan 210 all out in 71.5 Overs (Salman Khan 52; Varun Aaron 4/65) by 149 runs
In Delhi: Maharashtra 225 leads Services 217/4 in 99 overs (Shubham Rohilla 72, Vineet Dhankhar 43; Taranjitsingh Dhillon 2/69, Arshin Kulkarni 2/23) by 8 runs.
In Nagpur: Vidarbha 423 (Aditya Sarwate 99, Dhruv Shorey 78; Sumit Kumar 4) leads Haryana 198/4in 52 overs (Nishant Sindhu not out, Yuvraj Singh 48; Yash Thakur 2/50) by 225 runs
(With inputs from PTI)
In a dominant show of batting, Saurashtra’s middle-order batsmen took management of the match on the second day, constructing on their in a single day rating of 153/3.
Stand-in skipper Arpit Vasavada and all-rounder Prerak Mankad led the cost with a formidable 152-run partnership for the fourth wicket, pummeling the Manipur bowling assault.
However, the spotlight of the innings got here from the bat of Pujara, who demonstrated his versatility by scoring a brisk century at lower than a run-a-ball price. Pujara’s aggressive knock of 108 off simply 105 deliveries, comprising 12 fours and a six, underscored his means to adapt to completely different conditions and batting types.
Despite being identified for his defensive method, Pujara’s latest performances within the Ranji Trophy have showcased his means to attain shortly and decisively.
With an unbeaten double century in opposition to Jharkhand and one other century within the earlier recreation, Pujara is making a powerful case for a return to the Indian Test workforce.
However, regardless of his constant performances, the Indian selectors have favored youthful skills in latest collection, leaving Pujara out of the nationwide aspect because the World Test Championship remaining in opposition to Australia in June final 12 months.
Following a formidable batting show, defending champions Saurashtra declared their innings at 529 for six, setting Manipur a frightening goal to chase.
Saurashtra’s bowlers then additional asserted their dominance, with Chetan Sakariya, Dharmendrasinh Jadeja, and Yuvrajsinh Dodiya every choosing up a wicket to depart Manipur reeling at 55 for 3 at stumps on the second day.
With a considerable lead and the momentum firmly of their favor, Saurashtra are well-placed to safe a complete victory within the match, sustaining their place as sturdy contenders within the Ranji Trophy.
Brief Scores:
At Rajkot: Manipur 142, 55/3 in 28 overs (Ronald Longjam 32 batting; Dharmendrasinh Jadeja 1/12, Yuvrajsinh Dodiya 1/15, Chetan Sakariya 1/18) path Saurashtra 529/6 dec in 104.1 overs (Prerak Mankad 173, Arpit Vasavad 148, Cheteshwar Pujara 108; Lambam Singh 3/157) by 332 runs
In Jamshedpur: Jharkhand 188 and 171/5 in 37 overs (Aryaman Sen 38; Aniket Choudhary 2/28) leads Rajasthan 210 all out in 71.5 Overs (Salman Khan 52; Varun Aaron 4/65) by 149 runs
In Delhi: Maharashtra 225 leads Services 217/4 in 99 overs (Shubham Rohilla 72, Vineet Dhankhar 43; Taranjitsingh Dhillon 2/69, Arshin Kulkarni 2/23) by 8 runs.
In Nagpur: Vidarbha 423 (Aditya Sarwate 99, Dhruv Shorey 78; Sumit Kumar 4) leads Haryana 198/4in 52 overs (Nishant Sindhu not out, Yuvraj Singh 48; Yash Thakur 2/50) by 225 runs
(With inputs from PTI)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com