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  • Ranji Trophy Final Bengal vs Saurashtra Live Score Day 3: Third day of Ranji closing begins

    Arpit Vasavada continues to hang-out Bengal as Saurashtra take agency management over Bengal in Ranji closing

    Saurashtra batters Arpit Vasavada and Chirag Jani return on the finish of the 2nd day’s play of the Ranji Trophy closing cricket match between Bengal and Saurashtra, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. (PTI Photo)

    Three years after he crushed Bengal’s Ranji Trophy hopes within the closing, Arpit Vasavada as soon as once more got here to hang-out them on the similar stage once more, standing tall with an unbeaten 81 to take Saurashtra nearer to their second title, right here on Friday.

    The Saurashtra vice-captain, whose 106 handed them a match-winning first innings lead within the 2020 closing in Rajkot, as soon as once more received below the pores and skin of Bengal, sharing two key partnerships with Sheldon Jackson (59) and Chirag Jani (57 not out).

    The duo of Vasavada and Jani, who’re unbroken in a 113-run partnership, stepped up the run-rate within the post-tea session, extending their first innings result in 143. (READ MORE)

  • Ranji Trophy 2022/23: Bengal attain ultimate after knocking out defending champions Madhya Pradesh by 306 runs

    Ranji Trophy 2022/23: Bengal marched into the ultimate of the Ranji Trophy defeating the defending champions Madhya Pradesh within the semi-finals of the event by 306 runs.

    UPDATED: Feb 12, 2023 14:45 IST

    Bengal have reached the ultimate of the Ranji Trophy. (PTI Photo)

    By India Today Web Desk: Defending champions Madhya Pradesh crashed out of the Ranji Trophy after getting hammered by Bengal on Sunday, 12 February, Madhya Pradesh misplaced their semi-final by an enormous margin of 306 runs and bowed out after a spirited marketing campaign.

    Bengal are the primary workforce to succeed in the ultimate this season, whereas Karnataka and Saurashtra are nonetheless combating an intense battle on the ultimate day of the semi-final conflict.

    The Manoj Tiwary aspect backed up their batting with a disciplined bowling show with spinner Pradipta Pramanick choosing up a fifer within the second innings of the sport. Bengal final reached the ultimate of the event in 2019/20 season the place they’d misplaced the sport to Saurashtra. The state final gained Ranji within the 1989/90 season.

    Bengal defeat MP by 306 runs, attain one other Ranji Trophy ultimate. Stupendous efficiency towards defending champions on their turf.#RanjiTrophy2023
    — Somshuvra Laha (@IamSomshuvra) February 12, 2023

    Earlier, Bengal placed on a giant first-innings rating, owing to centuries from Sudip Kumar Gharami and Anustup Majumdar. They bundled out Madhya Pradesh for simply 170 runs after that placing themselves in an advantageous place within the recreation. Madhya Pradesh had been unable to manage Bengal’s batting for the second time within the match and gave away 279 runs.

    Having been set a goal of 548 runs, issues had been trying tough for MP, after which petered out for 241 runs within the second session of the ultimate day.

    Karnataka alternatively have made a sensational comeback within the second semi-final regardless of dropping out on the lead within the first innings. After setting a goal of simply 115 runs within the ultimate innings, they’d taken out 5 of Saurashtra’s batters for simply 42 runs.

    Edited By:

    Kingshuk Kusari

    Published On:

    Feb 12, 2023

  • Ranji Trophy Semi Final Live Score: Spot within the remaining up for grabs as Day 2 begins

    Bengal vs Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka vs Saurashtra Ranji Trophy Day 2 Live Streaming and Updates

    Karnataka’s Mayank Agarwal performs a shot in the course of the first day of the 2nd Semi remaining of Ranji Trophy match between Karnataka and Saurashtra at Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. (PTI Photo)

    Last yr, Madhya Pradesh gained their maiden Ranji Trophy after defeating Mumbai within the remaining. This yr, they’re heading in the right direction to their second straight remaining as they tackle Bengal and look to retain their title. They did not have the very best of begins within the semis as a result of Anustup Majumdar and Sudip Gharami’s centuries however took again the initiative on the finish of day’s play.

    Karnataka, in the meantime, defeated Uttarakhand to get right here and have began the semifinal on the suitable foot after a slightly shaky starting as a result of skipper Mayank Agarwal’s century. Devdutt Padikkal who had performed solely 4 matches to date, had a day to neglect as he was dismissed for simply 9 runs after hitting a boundary off his first ball.

  • Ranji Trophy 2023 Semi-final Day 1 Wrap: Mayank Agarwal hundred bails Karnataka out towards Saurashtra

    Ranji Trophy 2023: Mayank Agarwal, Sudip Kumar Gharami and Anustup Majumdar scored a whole bunch in Day 1 of their workforce’s semi-final matches on Wednesday

    New Delhi,UPDATED: Feb 8, 2023 23:16 IST

    Ranji Trophy Semi-final Wrap: Mayank hundred bails Karnataka out vs Saurashtra. Courtesy: AP

    By India Today Web Desk: towards Saurashtra with their rating at 229 for the lack of 5 wickets on the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

    After being put in to bat first, Karnataka discovered themselves in hassle after being decreased to 112 for the lack of 5 wickets in 40.3 overs. From there on, Mayank took cost and stayed unbeaten on 110 off 246 balls with the assistance of 11 fours and one six.

    Mayank and Srinivas Sharath placed on an unbeaten partnership of 117 runs for the sixth wicket off 46.3 overs. Sharath stayed not out on 58 off 143 with the assistance of 4 fours.

    Ravikumar Samarth, Devdutt Padikkal and Manish Pandey did not get into single digits. Kushang Patel picked up two wickets for Saurashtra.

    In the opposite semi-final, Bengal completed Day 1 with their rating at 307 for the lack of 4 wickets towards Madhya Pradesh on the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. After a 51-run stand opening stand between Abhimanyu Easwaran and Karan Lal, each batters perished.

    But Sudip Kumar Gharami and Anustup Majumdar placed on 241 runs for the third wicket to place Bengal in a commanding place. Both yet one more time, Bengal misplaced two wickets in fast succession.

    Even as Gharami scored 112 with 12 fours and two sixes, Majumdar notched 120 runs with 13 fours and a six. Manoj Tiwary and Shahbaz Ahmed had been the 2 in a single day batters.

    Brief Scores

    Bengal (307/4 in 87 overs) vs Madhya Pradesh

    Karnataka (229/5 in 87 overs) vs Saurashtra

    Edited By:

    sabyasachi chowdhury

    Published On:

    Feb 8, 2023

  • Ranji Trophy: All-round Bhut takes five-for as Saurashtra beat Punjab to enter semi-final

    Parth Bhut capped off a dream recreation with a five-wicket haul after game-changing century and half-century as Saurashtra gained a memorable Ranji Trophy quarter-final in opposition to Punjab by 71 runs on Saturday to arrange a semi-final date with Karnataka.

    Needing 252 to win, Punjab began the day at 52 for two and have been all out for 180 in 89.1 overs with veteran Mandeep Singh’s 45 being the best rating.
    Mandeep, a veteran of 13 seasons, failed to indicate any intent and his egocentric, ultra-defensive 128-ball keep put Punjab in a gap.

    The match will hang-out Punjab for a very long time as they’d Saurashtra on the mat on the primary day at 147 for 8 earlier than Bhut’s 111 took them to 303. Punjab then scored 431 of their first essay with twin tons of from Naman Dhir and Prabhsimran Singh however allowed Saurashtra to attain 379 in second innings and put up a defendable whole.

    Once younger Pukhraj Mann was out for 42, trapped leg earlier than by off-spinner Yuvraj Dodiya (2/35 in 18 overs), Mandeep by no means confirmed any aggressive streak as left-arm spin twins Bhut (5/89 in 33 overs) and Dharmendra Jadeja (3/56 in 38.1 overs) choked the run-flow.

    He did have a 49-run stand for the sixth wicket with Anmolpreet Singh (26) however the two senior gamers crawled for 21 overs and it was only a matter of 1 wicket.
    Anmolpreet was offie Dodiya’s second sufferer caught by Snell Patel.

    Mandeep was lastly out when Vishvaraj Jadeja took a close-in catch off a Bhut supply that bounced a tad extra.

    Once Mandeep was gone, there was no wanting again for the 2020-21 champions Saurashtra who have been with out their inspirational skipper Jaydev Unadkat, group’s numero uno batter Cheteshwar Pujara and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja.

    SCA president Jaydev Shah advised PTI that he’ll request BCCI and Indian group administration to launch Unadkat for the semi-final beginning February 8 in Bengaluru in case he’s not thought-about for the taking part in XI of the primary Test in opposition to Australia.

    “We had even requested the BCCI for the quarter-final. We will request again for Jaydev but I will not lose my sleep if we don’t get him. Look at how our youngsters like Parth shouldered extra responsibility. We came from behind and beat a team like Punjab in a big game,” Shah mentioned.

  • Ranji Trophy: Parth controls Saurashtra’s worry with 111* at No 9

    WHILE enjoying cricket all these years, Saurashtra’s No 9 Parth Bhut all the time wished for a day in his life when he may replicate an innings like MS Dhoni or Virat Kohli’s.

    He dreamt of an outing on the pitch the place he bats with fellow tailenders and rescues his staff. Tuesday will probably be a day lengthy remembered.

    All these years of visualisation lastly turned to actuality, as Bhut discovered a scenario in opposition to Punjab the place rescuing was required. There was no goal in colored clothes, however a Ranji Trophy quarterfinal at stake together with his staff struggling to publish a good first innings whole.

    Saurashtra had been 147 for 8 with their top-order line up again within the dressing room. Punjab’s bowlers will need to have felt an early wrap-up was imminent, however Bhut had different plans.

    His rivals didn’t know that every one this time, the 25-year-old Junagad left-arm spinner and batsman had been making ready for simply this type of situation. “Take the innings deep,” he saved telling himself whereas dealing with every ball.

    “All these years I have seen MS Dhoni and tried to follow his technique in how he takes the game so deep (when chasing). I have closely followed Virat Kohli’s batting on TV on how he assesses the situation and scores big in those tense moments. So when I was batting, I was just remembering those points,” Bhut stated after his unbeaten 111.

    While he was batting, he saved speaking to quantity ten, Chetan Sakariya. They didn’t wish to play rash pictures and get out, as a substitute they needed to play calculated cricket. They added 61 runs for the ninth wicket. “I told Chetan that we will bat positively and will not get bothered about the scoreboard. We batted over by over, and followed Dhoni’s strategy which has been simple. Take the game deep, once we reach that stage, the bowlers must get tired and the fielders will be a bit relaxed. Then we will pick bowlers, whom we can go after,” Bhut provides.

    Poor begin at house

    At his house floor, Saurashtra had received the toss and elected to bat first of their quarter-final recreation in Rajkot’s Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium. Opener Snell Patel held one find yourself because the Saurashtra top-order noticed wickets falling at common intervals with Punjab’s leggie Mayank Markande and seamer Baltej Singh sharing the day’s honours.

    Before Bhut struck his maiden top quality century which had 4 sixes and 11 fours. Alongwith Yuvrajsinh Dodiya, he added 95 runs for the final wicket as Saurashtra had been bundled out for 303.

    Being a tailender, Bhut says he had an thought easy methods to bat with lower-order batsmen and it helped his staff launch a struggle again from their precarious begin.

    Bhut’s father is a property seller again in Junagadh, and the efficiency holds a particular place. He took cricket significantly solely as a result of he accompanied his buddy to the nets within the neighbourhood, however Bhut is having fun with the run on the prime.

    Before the sport, he wasn’t positive whether or not he would even make it to the enjoying eleven. The previous two video games he went again to the bench as he needed to make manner for Ravindra Jadeja, who performed in opposition to Tamil Nadu in Chennai. “I wasn’t sure whether the team management will play me or not. I was told this morning that I’m there because they wanted to take a call only after seeing the pitch. At the end, it feels great to walk back unbeaten and everyone cheering for the contribution, hope I do perform with the ball too,” he added.

    Brief Score: Saurashtra 303 all out (Snell Patel 70, P Bhut 111 not out; Mayank Markande 4/84, Baltej Singh 3/60) vs Punjab 3 for no loss.

  • Andhra particular: Ricky Bhui’s finest Ranji yr continues as he slams a ton in opposition to Madhya Pradesh

    Ever since Ricky Bhui walked into the Andhra crew as a 17-year-old, he has needed to take care of expectations. Coming from a state the place solely three gamers have donned the nationwide colors up to now, Bhui was touted as an India materials from the outset. A century on his List A debut within the Vijay Hazare Trophy added to his rising standing in Andhra. And nearly 10 years since his debut, Bhui is at a stage of his profession the place he’s nonetheless ready for that one break-through season.

    After blowing cold and warm over the previous couple of seasons, the 26-year outdated Bhui appears to be getting there. On Tuesday, his unbeaten 115 runs powered Andhra to a powerful place in opposition to Madhya Pradesh within the Ranji Trophy quarterfinals on the Holkar Stadium in Indore. Asked to bat first, he walked in with Andhra on at 58/2 and three overs later as Hanuma Vihari retired damage successfully leaving them three down, the onus was on Bhui to ship. And within the firm of Karan Shinde, Bhui thwarted Madhya Pradesh’s hopes of shutting Andhra to a low complete as they ended Day 1 at 262/2.

    “There have been a lot of ups and downs right from my Under-19 years. I’ve not got enough opportunities even in the IPL, and I have managed to have runs behind me in domestic cricket across formats. But every batsman will have that one break-through season where he hits a purple patch. I feel it is just around the corner, especially with the way my game is heading in the last couple of seasons. You need a season where you have to flourish and for that I need to keep improving,” Bhui advised The Indian Express.

    oming into the match, Bhui had an excellent outing within the Vijay Hazare Trophy as properly and has carried that type into the Ranji Trophy, scoring 576 runs up to now together with two centuries. (Express Photo)

    With lots of his contemporaries (he was a part of the 2014 U19 World Cup facet which had Shreyas Iyer, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson, Avesh Khan, Deepak Hooda) within the nationwide crew and Sarfaraz Khan knocking the doorways, Bhui is aware of he has loads of work to do.

    In a season the place Andhra have managed to qualify for the knockouts from the hardest group, Bhui’s contributions have been very important. Coming into the match, Bhui had an excellent outing within the Vijay Hazare Trophy as properly and has carried that type into the Ranji Trophy, scoring 576 runs up to now together with two centuries.

    “It was a very important knock not just for me, but for the team as well, because we lost Vihari to injury and one of us had to put the hand up and deliver. It was crucial that I and Karan got a partnership and glad we were able to do that,” Bhui stated.

    With the crew needing expertise and stability, Bhui has additionally been pressured to take up the wicketkeeping gloves within the final three matches. He is in reality the third wicketkeeper Andhra have had this season with KS Bharat busy with worldwide commitments. Being one of many major batters and conserving wickets isn’t a simple job, however for now Bhui is having fun with it.

    “I’d already kept wickets in the Duleep Trophy, so I was quite prepared for the role. Since that happened very early in the season, I had made my mind that at some stage I’ve to keep wickets and I got to be ready and when Bharat left, it was an opportunity for me to help the team,” Bhui stated.

    Although Vihari is round this season, for many a part of his profession Bhui has additionally needed to tweak his recreation to go well with the crew’s calls for. While he made a reputation for himself by being an aggressive batsman, Bhui has developed a distinct aspect to his recreation – which is to bat lengthy and assemble an innings – conserving the crew’s curiosity in thoughts.

    “You need to do that and you got to be as versatile as possible. It has helped me improve my shot selection, now I know which ball to attack and which ball to defend. I started aggressively, but playing for a team like Andhra where they are depending on me in the middle-order, I can’t be aggressive and throw away my wicket. I’ve to take that pressure and it has held me back, but like I said it has helped me evolve as a batsman and the team is also benefiting from it.”

  • Bengal pacers make merry as Jharkhand dismissed for 173

    Pacer Akash Deep led Bengal’s spectacular present with a four-wicket haul as Jharkhand did not final three full classes and folded for a paltry 173 of their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal at Eden Gardens right here on Tuesday. The Bengal tempo trio of Akash Deep, Mukesh Kumar (3/61) and Ishan Porel (1/26) claimed seven wickets between them to experience bowling-friendly situations after the house staff skipper Manoj Tiwary received toss.

    More than half of Jharkhand’s rating was made by their No 3 batter Kumar Suraj, who regarded composed and chic en path to a gritty 89 not out.

    The lefthander struck some elegant cowl drives, scored on each side of the wickets utilizing his wrists superbly however solely to be stranded 11 runs shy of a 3rd first-class hundred.

    Suraj batted deep into his crease to negate the tempo risk by the Bengal pacers and carried his bat by means of however wickets saved on falling on the different finish.

    Jharkhand No 11 batter Ashish Kumar (12 off 8 balls) was one of many 4 Jharkhand batters to get to a double digit as he lent wonderful assist to brighten Suraj’s century prospects.

    But Ashish fell after a mix-up as Bengal ended their innings in 66.2 overs. The duo put collectively 20 runs for the final wicket.

    Bad gentle meant that Bengal couldn’t come out to bat within the first innings as day one ended with 21 overs in arrears.

    Opting to bowl, Bengal bought an ideal begin with Akash Deep cleansing up Kumar Deobrat with an incoming supply.

    He bowled with brisk velocity and correct line, making it tough for Jharkhand who misplaced half of their aspect for 77 runs.

    Akash Deep bought his fourth sufferer with a yorker that trapped Shahbaz Nadeem plumb in entrance. Mukesh Kumar on the different finish bagged his third sufferer in Rahul Shukla (0).

    Bhut strikes century batting at No. 9, saves Saurashtra the blushes

    Batting at quantity 9, bowler Parth Bhut shone with the bat and saved Saurashtra the blushes with a gritty century on the primary day of their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal in opposition to Punjab right here.

    Bhut was but to open his account when Saurashtra misplaced their eighth wicket for 147 on the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium.

    However, because of the 25-year-old left-arm spinner’s unbeaten knock of 111 and his last-wicket partnership of 95 runs with Yuvrajsinh Dodiya (17), the hosts might stretch their complete to 303 earlier than getting bowled out with three overs nonetheless remaining within the day.

    In reply, Punjab confronted only one over and have been three for no loss when the stumps have been referred to as on Tuesday.
    Prabhsimran Singh (2) and Naman Dhir (1) have been on the crease.

    In all, Bhut struck 11 boundaries and 4 sixes whereas scoring his runs at a reasonably first rate strike-rate of 71.61.

    Venkatesh takes 5 wickets as Karnataka blow away Uttarakhand on Day 1

    Medium-pacer M Venkatesh sizzled with a five-wicket haul as Karnataka produced a sensational bowling effort to bundle out Uttarakhand for a paltry 116 on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal right here on Tuesday.

    Karnataka have been 123 for no loss at stumps.

    The 22-year-old Venkatesh justified captain Mayank Agarwal’s determination to subject after successful the toss as he rocked the top-order, eradicating Avneesh Sudha (17) and Dikshanshu Negi (9) early after Vidhwath Kaverappa (2/17) drew the primary blood, dismissing opener Jiwanjot Singh (1).

    Vijaykumar Vyshak (1/25) then had Swapnil Singh (0) caught by Samarth R, whereas Kaverappa cleaned up Aditya Tare (14), as Uttarakhand misplaced half their aspect for less than 64 in 27.4 overs.

    Kunal Chandela (31) tried to carry one finish however wickets continued to tumble, with Venkatesh returning to strike twice within the forty seventh over, sending Akhil Rawat (14) and Abhay Negi (1) again to the dressing room.
    The Mysore pacer additionally had Chandela caught by Manish Pandey to place the ultimate nail in Uttarakhand’s coffins as spinner Okay Gowtham mopped up the tail with two wickets.

    In reply, Karnataka appeared to be batting on a distinct observe as each the openers — Ravikumar Samarth (54) and Mayank Agarwal (65) — regarded in full circulation throughout their unbeaten fifties.

    While Samarth cracked seven boundaries, Agarwal had 9 hits to the fence in addition to a most.

  • Ranji Trophy 2023: Stuck on 384, degree with Maharashtra in first innings, Mumbai may miss quarterfinals

    Maharashtra have virtually tripped up Mumbai’s probabilities of making the Ranji quarters as each groups completed on an identical first inning rating of 384. It led to an surprising twist at Brabourne.

    There had been solely 9 earlier situations in Ranji Trophy the place each groups ended up having their first-innings scores degree. And Mumbai, needing three factors to make it to the quarterfinals, solely needed to surpass Maharashtra’s whole of 384 and pressure a draw. However, regardless of Prasad Pawar’s maiden century (145) and Tanush Kotian’s 93, they managed solely 384.

    When the eighth wicket fell Mumbai wanted 44 extra runs with Kotian combating the lone battle. Then Mohit Avasthi fell, they wanted 13 extra runs. But with the scores degree, left-arm spinner Vicky Otswal bowled Kotian to sprint Mumbai’s hopes.

    With no staff getting the lead, as issues stand each Maharashtra and Mumbai will get just one level and won’t make the quarterfinals. For one in every of them to qualify, they should produce an outright win.

    Brief scores: Maharashtra 384 & 51/2 in 22 overs vs Mumbai 384 in 116 overs (Prasad Pawar 145, Tanush Kotian 93, Pradeep Dadhe 3/80).

    Luck smiling on Andhra

    When the ultimate league match commenced, Andhra’s hopes of qualifying was the unlikeliest state of affairs of the Maharashtra-Mumbai sport ending in a draw and each groups getting one level every and them profitable their remaining sport towards Assam with bonus level.

    But by beating Assam by an innings and 95 runs, Andhra are sitting on high of Group B with 26 factors. In case, there isn’t any outright winner between Mumbai and Maharashtra, the latter additionally will find yourself with 26 factors.

    However, Andhra has one bonus level greater than Maharashtra and that may take them by means of.

    Brief scores: Assam 113 & 153 in 54.1 overs (Kunal Saikia 36, Lalith Mohan 5/40) misplaced to Andhra 361.

    Jharkhand lose, however can nonetheless make it

    Resuming the third day at 85/2 and nonetheless trailing Karnataka by 51 runs, Jharkhand might solely put 201 on board of their second innings. And needing 66 runs to win, Karnataka reached the goal with 9 wickets in hand to land an enormous blow to Jharkhand’s hopes of qualifying for the quarterfinals.

    However, Jharkhand can nonetheless make it to the quarterfinals as Kerala and Rajasthan – the 2 groups who might leapfrog them to the second spot – discovered themselves in a gap.

    Brief scores: Jharkhand 164 & 201 in 78.5 overs (Supriya Chakraborty 48, Ok Gowtham 5/75, Vasuki Koushik 3/21) misplaced to Karnataka 300 & 66/1 in 18.1 overs.

    It will get harder for Kerala

    Despite Jharkhand handing them a gap, Kerala didn’t drive house the benefit as they conceded first innings result in Pondicherry. Needing a win to undergo, Kerala folded for 286 of their first innings in response to Pondicherry’s first innings whole of 371. And with just one extra day left and Pondicherry already 119 runs forward and 9 wickets in hand, except Kerala set off a collapse with the ball, they are going to fail to make the quarterfinals.

    Brief scores: Pondicherry 371 & 34/1 in 14 overs vs Kerala 286 in 113 overs (Akshay Chandran 70, Sagar Udeshi 5/62).

    Rajasthan want 212 runs & have 4 wickets in hand

    Like Kerala, Rajasthan additionally had an opportunity to qualify for the quarterfinals on the expense of Jharkhand. However, they’re looking at a gaggle stage exit as they want one other 212 runs to beat Services with simply 4 wickets in hand. With all of the top-order batsmen gone, and solely Deepak Chahar left to come back, Rajasthan have a mountain to climb at Jodhpur.

    Brief scores: Services 178 & 276 in 103.5 over (Ravi Chauhan 98, Lovekesh Bansal 50, Aniket Choudhary 5/58) vs Rajasthan 136 & 107/6 in 38 overs (Yash Kothari 72, Pulkit Narang 4/20).

    Uttarakhand, Punjab on track

    At Lahli, Uttarakhand had been 125/1 of their first innings as they appear set to make the quarterfinals. Having dismissed Haryana for 233, they’re on track to take the primary innings lead. To make it simpler for them, at Nadaun there was no play between Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. The former wanted a win to upstage Uttarakhand. Elsewhere, at Mohali, there was no play on Day 3 between Punjab and Vidarbha because the hosts have all however sealed their spot in quarterfinals

  • Ranji Wrap, Day 4: Abhishek Sharma blitzkrieg seals Punjab victory, Manoj Tiwary guides Bengal to 7-wicket win

    Ranji Wrap, Day 4: The closing day of match day 5 noticed numerous drama within the premier home first-class competitors. Punjab’s Abhishek Sharma was the star of the day with a shocking knock of 83 off 47 balls.

    New Delhi,UPDATED: Jan 13, 2023 23:52 IST

    File photograph of Abhishek Sharma. (Courtesy: Punjab Cricket Association)

    By India Today Web Desk: Mumbai and Bengal cruised to straightforward victories towards Assam and Baroda respectively within the fifth match day of Ranji Trophy 2023. Mumbai who had been arrange by Prithvi Shaw’s huge 379 and sealed their win towards Assam by an innings and 128 runs in Guwahati. Assam skipper Gokul Sharma fought with a gritty 82, however it was all however false hope given Assam had slipped to 98/8. Assam had been finally bowled out for 198 runs and the win resulted in Prithvi Shaw’s name again to the Indian T20I facet.

    Chairman of selectors Chetan Sharma had already spoken about giving the teen an opportunity in the course of the T20 World Cup, and Shaw has lastly been given a call-up for the T20I facet towards New Zealand.

    Bengal then again had been guided by a affected person 60* from captain Manoj Tiwary, who mixed with Sdip Gharami’s 76* to chase down a goal of 177 runs in Kalyani.

    In Elite Group C, Chhattisgarh put up a struggle with Amandeep Khare’s 151, however Jharkhand managed to seal a win by 44 runs. A tense end on the finish in Ranchi, at one level of time, it seemed like Chhattisgarh would chase down the goal of 357 runs. The group was bowled out for 312 runs within the closing day whereas pushing for the win.

    However, essentially the most particular innings of the day got here from Punjab’s Abhishek Sharma, who scored a speedy 83 off 47 balls to seek out a goal of 205 runs towards Jammu and Kashmir in Mohali. Punjab had been speedy within the chase and hit 210/6 in 24.5 overs at a T20 tempo.

    Punjab had numerous work to do on the ultimate day. They first bundled out Jammu and Kashmir for 260 runs by choosing up 9 wickets after which chased the goal down in large method.

    The chase was not risk-free although as Punjab had been down by 6 wickets for 186 runs, however Mandeep Singh (45* off 39) completed the match with a six after partnering up with Mayank Markande (14* off 5).

    Brief Scores on Final Day

    Mumbai gained towards Assam by an innings and 128 runs in Elite Group B

    Bengal defeated Baroda by 7 wickets in Elite Group A

    Chhattisgarh misplaced to Jharkhand by 44 runs in Elite Group C

    Punjab defeated Jammu and Kashmir by 4 wickets in Elite Group D

    Edited By:

    Kingshuk Kusari

    Published On:

    Jan 13, 2023