NEW DELHI: Young left-hander Pradosh Ranjan Paul confirmed admirable character whereas notching up his maiden first-class ton, protecting Tamil Nadu firmly in sight of their first outright win towards a circumspect Delhi on day three of the Ranji Trophy Group B recreation right here on Thursday.
Courtesy a career-best 124 from Pradosh together with helpful contributions from all-rounder Vijay Shankar (52) and tailender Aswin Crist (32), Tamil Nadu declared their first innings on 427 for 8.
Delhi misplaced Anuj Rawat by shut of play to succeed in 28 for 1 and are nonetheless 96 runs behind going into the ultimate day.
Only one workforce can log house full factors from this recreation and that’s Tamil Nadu, offered they will bundle out Delhi inside two classes protecting the light-factor in thoughts.
On three days, 76, 75.1 and 70 overs of play has been potential attributable to poor visibility as the sunshine deteriorates shortly on this a part of the nation in the course of the winter.
Tamil Nadu captain Baba Indrajith rightly declared despite the fact that they’d an opportunity of stretching the lead within the area of 175 however the sporting declaration was extra about protecting the time consider thoughts.
“There was no plan as such. We were told to play till tea and then the light suddenly dropped so it was decided that we would declare and try to get two wickets by end of day,” Pradosh advised mediapersons after the tip of the day’s play.
No credit score shall be sufficient for Pradosh, who hit 16 fours in his 212-ball knock whereas including 103 runs for the sixth wicket with the seasoned Vijay and one other 88 for the eighth wicket with Crist.
Delhi’s inexperienced assault as soon as once more could not bowl a disciplined channel for sustained intervals.
Not very tall, nor muscular constructed, Pradosh, who needed to are available at No. 7 to accommodate all of the seniors, is not one of the vital stunning batters to look at however what stands out is his software and temperament.
He knew his hitting zones and punished the free deliveries accordingly. It solely helped that Delhi’s senior-most bowler — gradual left-arm orthodox Vikas Mishra (1/111 in 32 overs) was disappointing as soon as once more.
There weren’t even 10 deliveries in his complete spell the place he regarded like getting a wicket, failing to extract any buy from the observe.
Paul was fast on utilizing his toes towards each Mishra and off-spinner Lalit Yadav (1/50 in 21 overs) whereas any supply from the seamers drifting down leg-side have been clipped with disdain.
The Delhi pacers like Harshit Rana (3/121 in 26 overs) couldn’t use the brief ball as successfully as they did on the second day whereas left-arm fast Kuldip Yadav (1/92 in 20 overs) bought the utmost punishment. He additionally bowled bulk of the six no-balls in Tamil Nadu innings.
His animated celebration after attending to his first Ranji ton was a sight as he leapt within the air, pumped his fists after which held his patched U-19 India helmet aloft together with his bat.
“It was a special moment for me as I made my debut four years back. I didn’t get to play more matches. I expected the hundred to come a little earlier but I am very happy,” a beaming Pradosh.
Brief Scores
In Delhi: Delhi 303 and 28/1 in 8 overs (Dhruv Shorey 10 batting, Washington Sundar 1/3). Tamil Nadu 1st Innings 427/8 decl in 116 overs (PR Paul 124, Vijay Shankar 52, B Indrajith 71, B Aparajith 57, Harshit Rana 3/121).
In Mumbai: Saurashtra 289 and 220 in 52.4 overs (Dharmendra Jadeja 90, Shams Mulani 6/65). Mumbai 230 and (goal 280) 218/8 (Prithvi Shaw 68, Suryakumar Yadav 38, Parth Bhut 4/56, Yuvraj Dodiya 3/80).
In Hyderabad: Assam 205 and 252. Hyderabad 208 and (goal 250) 228/9 (Tanmay Agarwal 123 batting, Bhavesh Seth 41, Riyan Parag 3/90).
In Vizianagaram: Maharashtra 200 and 250 in 81.1 overs (Ruturaj Gaikwad 63, Nitish Reddy 3/66). Andhra 211 and (goal 240) 100/4 in 36 overs (Hanuma Vihari 36 batting).
Courtesy a career-best 124 from Pradosh together with helpful contributions from all-rounder Vijay Shankar (52) and tailender Aswin Crist (32), Tamil Nadu declared their first innings on 427 for 8.
Delhi misplaced Anuj Rawat by shut of play to succeed in 28 for 1 and are nonetheless 96 runs behind going into the ultimate day.
Only one workforce can log house full factors from this recreation and that’s Tamil Nadu, offered they will bundle out Delhi inside two classes protecting the light-factor in thoughts.
On three days, 76, 75.1 and 70 overs of play has been potential attributable to poor visibility as the sunshine deteriorates shortly on this a part of the nation in the course of the winter.
Tamil Nadu captain Baba Indrajith rightly declared despite the fact that they’d an opportunity of stretching the lead within the area of 175 however the sporting declaration was extra about protecting the time consider thoughts.
“There was no plan as such. We were told to play till tea and then the light suddenly dropped so it was decided that we would declare and try to get two wickets by end of day,” Pradosh advised mediapersons after the tip of the day’s play.
No credit score shall be sufficient for Pradosh, who hit 16 fours in his 212-ball knock whereas including 103 runs for the sixth wicket with the seasoned Vijay and one other 88 for the eighth wicket with Crist.
Delhi’s inexperienced assault as soon as once more could not bowl a disciplined channel for sustained intervals.
Not very tall, nor muscular constructed, Pradosh, who needed to are available at No. 7 to accommodate all of the seniors, is not one of the vital stunning batters to look at however what stands out is his software and temperament.
He knew his hitting zones and punished the free deliveries accordingly. It solely helped that Delhi’s senior-most bowler — gradual left-arm orthodox Vikas Mishra (1/111 in 32 overs) was disappointing as soon as once more.
There weren’t even 10 deliveries in his complete spell the place he regarded like getting a wicket, failing to extract any buy from the observe.
Paul was fast on utilizing his toes towards each Mishra and off-spinner Lalit Yadav (1/50 in 21 overs) whereas any supply from the seamers drifting down leg-side have been clipped with disdain.
The Delhi pacers like Harshit Rana (3/121 in 26 overs) couldn’t use the brief ball as successfully as they did on the second day whereas left-arm fast Kuldip Yadav (1/92 in 20 overs) bought the utmost punishment. He additionally bowled bulk of the six no-balls in Tamil Nadu innings.
His animated celebration after attending to his first Ranji ton was a sight as he leapt within the air, pumped his fists after which held his patched U-19 India helmet aloft together with his bat.
“It was a special moment for me as I made my debut four years back. I didn’t get to play more matches. I expected the hundred to come a little earlier but I am very happy,” a beaming Pradosh.
Brief Scores
In Delhi: Delhi 303 and 28/1 in 8 overs (Dhruv Shorey 10 batting, Washington Sundar 1/3). Tamil Nadu 1st Innings 427/8 decl in 116 overs (PR Paul 124, Vijay Shankar 52, B Indrajith 71, B Aparajith 57, Harshit Rana 3/121).
In Mumbai: Saurashtra 289 and 220 in 52.4 overs (Dharmendra Jadeja 90, Shams Mulani 6/65). Mumbai 230 and (goal 280) 218/8 (Prithvi Shaw 68, Suryakumar Yadav 38, Parth Bhut 4/56, Yuvraj Dodiya 3/80).
In Hyderabad: Assam 205 and 252. Hyderabad 208 and (goal 250) 228/9 (Tanmay Agarwal 123 batting, Bhavesh Seth 41, Riyan Parag 3/90).
In Vizianagaram: Maharashtra 200 and 250 in 81.1 overs (Ruturaj Gaikwad 63, Nitish Reddy 3/66). Andhra 211 and (goal 240) 100/4 in 36 overs (Hanuma Vihari 36 batting).