Ranji Trophy Update: Karnataka and Hyderabad Clinch Impressive Wins
In the latest round of the Ranji Trophy, several teams showcased dominant performances. Karnataka and Hyderabad were among the standout teams, securing comprehensive victories over Bihar and Puducherry, respectively.
Mumbai vs Tripura
Mumbai set Tripura a target of 272 after scoring 123/6 in their third innings. However, Tripura held on, batting out 22 overs without losing a wicket, leading to a draw. Mumbai claimed three points thanks to a first-innings lead, having previously limited Tripura to 302 in response to their own 450.
Karnataka vs Bihar
Karnataka registered their first win after two rain-affected games. Declaring with a lead of 144, Karnataka bowled Bihar out for 212, with Shreyas Gopal and Vyshak Vijaykumar taking crucial wickets. Karnataka chased their target of 68 runs in just 10 overs for a comfortable win.
Jharkhand vs Chandigarh
Chandigarh defeated Jharkhand by 10 wickets in Jamshedpur, chasing down a modest target of 45 on the final day. Chandigarh's bowlers, including Nishunk Birla, Vishu Kashyap, and Raj Bawa, picked up three wickets each to bowl Jharkhand out for 130.
Tamil Nadu vs Chhattisgarh
Vijay Shankar's unbeaten century (106*) helped Tamil Nadu salvage a draw against Chhattisgarh in Coimbatore. Despite following on, Tamil Nadu lost only three wickets on the final day, but Chhattisgarh claimed three points due to a significant first-innings lead of 241.
Maharashtra vs Meghalaya
Mukesh Choudhary’s four-wicket haul dismantled Meghalaya, who were bowled out for 185 in their second innings. Maharashtra chased down the target of 101 with all 10 wickets intact, securing a comprehensive victory.
Rajasthan vs Gujarat
Umang Kumar (153*) and Jaymeet Patel (82) helped Gujarat avoid a loss with a strong partnership after they were reduced to 84/4. Rajasthan’s Kukna Ajay Singh took five wickets but Gujarat secured points based on their narrow 16-run first-innings lead.
Hyderabad vs Puducherry
Hyderabad defeated Puducherry by an innings and 50 runs. Puducherry, trailing by 212 after following on, were bowled out for 333. Tanay Thyagrajan’s seven-wicket haul proved instrumental in Hyderabad’s victory.
Andhra vs Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh outplayed Andhra, winning by an innings and 38 runs. Vinay Galetiya (5/49) and Mayank Dagar (4/23) bowled out Andhra for just 118 in their second innings. Earlier, Rishi Dhawan’s 195 had powered HP to a commanding total of 500.
Delhi vs Assam
Delhi comfortably defeated Assam by 10 wickets. Money Grewal and Siddhant Sharma took three wickets each, bowling Assam out for 182. Chasing a target of 62, Delhi’s openers secured victory without losing a wicket.
Plate Group Highlights
- Manipur vs Mizoram: KC Cariappa and Mohit Jangra’s combined efforts bowled Manipur out for 246, giving Mizoram an innings-and-20-runs win. Cariappa finished the match with nine wickets.
- Goa vs Nagaland: Goa triumphed by 83 runs as Darshan Misal and Rahul Mehta dismantled Nagaland’s batting lineup.
- Arunachal Pradesh vs Sikkim: Sikkim won by 104 runs, with captain Lee Yong Lepcha taking five wickets to bowl out Arunachal for 195. Kamsha Yangfo’s 63 was the only significant resistance in Arunachal’s innings.
These Ranji Trophy matches highlighted several notable individual performances and brought decisive victories for Karnataka, Hyderabad, and other teams.
