NEW DELHI: Gujarat staged a exceptional turnaround on the ultimate day of their Ranji Trophy Group C conflict in Ahmedabad, securing an exciting six-run victory by bundling out star-studded Karnataka for simply 103.
Despite a modest goal of 110 runs, Karnataka appeared comfy at 50 for no loss earlier than a sensational collapse, led by left-arm spinner Siddharth Desai‘s excellent 7/42.
Supported by off-spinner Rinkesh Vaghela (3/38), Gujarat bowlers orchestrated the dramatic downfall, with Karnataka shedding all their wickets for 53 runs in simply 17 overs.
This win marked Gujarat’s second consecutive victory, propelling them to the highest of the group with 12 factors.
Meanwhile, the eight-time champions Karnataka slipped to the third place with six factors. Tripura secured the second spot after their drawn match towards Tamil Nadu at house.
The turning level got here with Mayank Agarwal‘s dismissal within the tenth over, and Desai’s spectacular spell uncovered poor shot choice from Karnataka batters.
Despite a composed innings from Shubhang Hegde, a shocking catch by wicketkeeper Het Patel dismissed him for 27 (37b) when Karnataka was 18 runs wanting the goal. The final two wickets fell shortly, sealing Gujarat’s dramatic victory.
Railways garner three factors vs Punjab
In Mullanpur, seamer Himanshu Sangwan’s 4/58 within the first innings helped Railways safe first innings lead over Punjab and garnered three factors after their drawn match.
Tottering of their in a single day rating of 93/6, Punjab folded for 178. Abhinav Sharma was their top-scorer with 73 (92b).
Forced to bat once more, Punjab confirmed resilience of their second innings, reaching 53/1 earlier than the match concluded.
Abhishek Sharma (4) fell early to Sangwan, however Prabhsimran Singh (23 not out) and Naman Dhir (26 not out) steadied the ship.
Brief Scores:
In Ahmedabad: Gujarat 264 and 219; 80.2 overs (Umang Kumar 57, Manan Hingrajia 56; Vasuki Koushik 3/16, Rohit Kumar 3/61, Shubhang Hegde 2/90). Karnataka 374 and 103; 26.2 overs (Devdutt Padikkal 31; Siddharth Desai 7/42, Rinkesh Vaghela 3/38). Gujarat gained by six runs. Points: Gujarat 6, Karnataka 0.
In Mullanpur: Railways 345. Punjab 178; 47.3 overs (Abhinav Sharma 73; Himanshu Sangwan 4/58, Kunal Yadav 3/59, Yuvraj Singh 2/42) and following on 53/1. Match drawn. Points: Railways 3, Punjab 1.
In Povorim: Goa 618/7 declared and 25 for no loss. Chandigarh 479; 160 overs (Kunal Mahajan 147, Raj Bawa 90, Arslan Khan 84; Darshan Misal 5/110). Match drawn. Points: Goa 3, Chandigarh 1.
In Agartala: Tamil Nadu 143/2 vs Tripura. Match drawn. Points: TN 1, Tripura 1.
(With PTI inputs)
Despite a modest goal of 110 runs, Karnataka appeared comfy at 50 for no loss earlier than a sensational collapse, led by left-arm spinner Siddharth Desai‘s excellent 7/42.
Supported by off-spinner Rinkesh Vaghela (3/38), Gujarat bowlers orchestrated the dramatic downfall, with Karnataka shedding all their wickets for 53 runs in simply 17 overs.
This win marked Gujarat’s second consecutive victory, propelling them to the highest of the group with 12 factors.
Meanwhile, the eight-time champions Karnataka slipped to the third place with six factors. Tripura secured the second spot after their drawn match towards Tamil Nadu at house.
The turning level got here with Mayank Agarwal‘s dismissal within the tenth over, and Desai’s spectacular spell uncovered poor shot choice from Karnataka batters.
Despite a composed innings from Shubhang Hegde, a shocking catch by wicketkeeper Het Patel dismissed him for 27 (37b) when Karnataka was 18 runs wanting the goal. The final two wickets fell shortly, sealing Gujarat’s dramatic victory.
Railways garner three factors vs Punjab
In Mullanpur, seamer Himanshu Sangwan’s 4/58 within the first innings helped Railways safe first innings lead over Punjab and garnered three factors after their drawn match.
Tottering of their in a single day rating of 93/6, Punjab folded for 178. Abhinav Sharma was their top-scorer with 73 (92b).
Forced to bat once more, Punjab confirmed resilience of their second innings, reaching 53/1 earlier than the match concluded.
Abhishek Sharma (4) fell early to Sangwan, however Prabhsimran Singh (23 not out) and Naman Dhir (26 not out) steadied the ship.
Brief Scores:
In Ahmedabad: Gujarat 264 and 219; 80.2 overs (Umang Kumar 57, Manan Hingrajia 56; Vasuki Koushik 3/16, Rohit Kumar 3/61, Shubhang Hegde 2/90). Karnataka 374 and 103; 26.2 overs (Devdutt Padikkal 31; Siddharth Desai 7/42, Rinkesh Vaghela 3/38). Gujarat gained by six runs. Points: Gujarat 6, Karnataka 0.
In Mullanpur: Railways 345. Punjab 178; 47.3 overs (Abhinav Sharma 73; Himanshu Sangwan 4/58, Kunal Yadav 3/59, Yuvraj Singh 2/42) and following on 53/1. Match drawn. Points: Railways 3, Punjab 1.
In Povorim: Goa 618/7 declared and 25 for no loss. Chandigarh 479; 160 overs (Kunal Mahajan 147, Raj Bawa 90, Arslan Khan 84; Darshan Misal 5/110). Match drawn. Points: Goa 3, Chandigarh 1.
In Agartala: Tamil Nadu 143/2 vs Tripura. Match drawn. Points: TN 1, Tripura 1.
(With PTI inputs)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com