Ranji Trophy Round-Up: Baroda and Delhi Claim Convincing Victories
Delhi made a strong statement with a commanding 10-wicket victory over Assam, marking their first outright win of the season. Openers Sanat Sangwan and Gagan Vats were instrumental, successfully chasing down a modest target of 59 runs without losing a wicket, earning the team a bonus point in the process.
In an exciting week of domestic cricket, Rajat Patidar from Madhya Pradesh made headlines by scoring the fifth-fastest century in Ranji Trophy history, achieving the milestone in just 68 balls. His remarkable performance came during a drawn match against Haryana. Alongside him, Harshal Patal was named Man of the Match for his contributions of 81 runs in the first innings and two wickets in each innings.
Delhi made a strong statement with a commanding 10-wicket victory over Assam, marking their first outright win of the season. Openers Sanat Sangwan and Gagan Vats were instrumental, successfully chasing down a modest target of 59 runs without losing a wicket, earning the team a bonus point in the process.
Meanwhile, defending champions Mumbai faced a tough challenge against Tripura, leading to an entertaining draw. Mumbai declared their second innings at 123 for 6, setting Tripura a target of 271 runs. However, an unbeaten stand by Bikramkumar Das and Jiwanjot Singh ensured Tripura ended the match at 48 for no loss.
Baroda, led by skipper Krunal Pandya, secured a resounding victory against Odisha, winning by an innings and 98 runs. Pandya's impressive century of 119 runs, coupled with significant contributions from Shivalik Sharma (96) and Vishnu Solanki (98), highlighted Baroda’s dominance.
With these exciting matches, the Ranji Trophy continues to showcase the talent and competitive spirit of domestic cricket in India.
