Ranji Trophy | Arjun and Vohra pile on Keralas misery
The top-order batters hammer centuries as Chandigarh move closer to its first victory of the season after securing 277-run first-innings lead; speedster Eden scalps a four-wicket haul for the home team; host down in the dumps, losing two wickets for 21 in its second essay
Ranji Trophy: Saurashtra Thrash Punjab Inside Two Days To Stay Alive In Knockouts Race
Niranjan Shah Stadium Ground: Saurashtra needed less than two days to secure six crucial points and stay in contention for the Ranji Trophy knockouts after thrashing Punjab by 194 runs in their Elite Group B match at the Niranjan Shah Stadium Ground C in Rajkot on Friday. On a turning pitch, Punjab lasted just 79 overs across both innings. Chasing 321 for victory, they were bundled out for 125 in 39 overs, with left-arm spinners Parth Bhut and Dharmendrasinh Jadeja taking five wickets apiece to seal the win. Earlier, resuming their second innings at 24/3, Saurashtra posted 286 all out in 58.5 overs. Prerak Mankad top-scored with a brisk 56 off 41 balls, while veteran left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja contributed 46 off 44 deliveries. Hetvik Kotak made 39 while Bhut remained unbeaten on 37. Punjabs left-arm spinner Harpreet Brar returned with figures of 5-104, completing a match haul of 11 wickets, while Jass Inder picked up three scalps. Punjabs batting faltered again in their second innings. Uday Saharan made 31, while skipper Shubman Gill managed only 14. Bhut was the wrecker-in-chief with 5-8 in 10 overs, and finished with a match haul of 10 wickets. Jadeja also bagged 5-55 to complete the rout. Bhuts all-round effort led to him being named Player of the Match. Meanwhile, at Alur Cricket Stadium, Elite Group B toppers Karnataka were left reeling at 168/8 in response to Madhya Pradeshs 323. Captain Mayank Agarwal and in-form Devdutt Padikkal were dismissed for ducks, while Karun Nair managed only 12. For MP, spinner Saransh Jain was the pick of the bowlers with three wickets. Punjabs batting faltered again in their second innings. Uday Saharan made 31, while skipper Shubman Gill managed only 14. Bhut was the wrecker-in-chief with 5-8 in 10 overs, and finished with a match haul of 10 wickets. Jadeja also bagged 5-55 to complete the rout. Bhuts all-round effort led to him being named Player of the Match. Also Read: Live Cricket Score At KCA Cricket Ground, Mangalapuram, Chandigarh tightened their grip against last years runners-up Kerala after centuries from Manan Vohra and Arjun Azad took them to 416 in 115.4 overs. Kerala, trailing by 257 runs, were 21-2 at stumps and are staring at an innings defeat. Article Source: IANS
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Niranjan Shah Stadium Ground: India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gills return to the Ranji Trophy ended in a two-ball duck as Saurashtra and Punjab batters struggled on a turning pitch on day one of their Elite Group B match at the Niranjan Shah Stadium Ground C on Thursday. On a day when 23 wickets fell, Gill was trapped lbw by left-arm spinner Parth Bhut, who went on to claim 5-33. Punjabs batting line-up faltered against spin, with veteran India spin-bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja (2-48) and left-arm spinner Dharmendrasinh Jadeja (2-36) joining forces to dismiss them for 139. Earlier, Saurashtra won the toss and elected to bat, but could make only 172 in 47.1 overs. Jay Gohil top-scored with 82 off 117 balls, while Prerak Mankad added 32. Punjab left-arm spinner Harpreet Brar returned with figures of 6-38, while Jass Inder took two wickets. Prabhsimran Singh (44), Anmolpreet Singh (35), and Uday Saharan (23) were other run-scorers for Punjab. But Bhuts spell and the Jadejas support dismissed them for a paltry total. Saurashtra closed the day at 24/3 in their second innings, with Gohil and Dharmendrasinh unbeaten on eight and five respectively, as the hosts lead stands at 57 runs. The day also saw the Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) felicitate Arpit Vasavada on his 100th first-class appearance. A memento was presented by former BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah and association President Jaydev Shah, in the presence of Unadkat, Jadeja, and both teams. Arpit Vasavada is an exceptional cricketer who has consistently proven to be a dependable batter in all situations. Arpits commitment, discipline, and passion for the game set him apart, serving as a source of inspiration for teammates and aspiring cricketers alike, said Shah, a BCCI Apex Council Member. Madhya Pradesh closed the opening day against Karnataka by reaching 244/5. Left-handed batting all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer top-scored with 87. Karnataka struck back late in the session by claiming three wickets to keep Madhya Pradesh in check. Arpit Vasavada is an exceptional cricketer who has consistently proven to be a dependable batter in all situations. Arpits commitment, discipline, and passion for the game set him apart, serving as a source of inspiration for teammates and aspiring cricketers alike, said Shah, a BCCI Apex Council Member. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Keralas struggles continued as last years finalists were dismissed for 139, with Chandigarh taking a two-run lead at stumps. Chandigarh have nine wickets in hand heading into the second day. Article Source: IANS
Ranji Trophy: Kerala suffers collapse as Chandigarh calls the shots on day one
The home team loses eight wickets for 44 runs to be bundled out for 139 in the first innings; Arjun and Vohra help the visiting side gain a three-run lead at stumps, with nine wickets in hand
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Aur kitna sukhaoge Sukhna lake ko, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant remarked on Wednesday while expressing concern over the drying up of Chandigarh's iconic lake as a result of collusion between builder mafias and bureaucrats.
New Delhi, Jan 21: Aur kitna sukhaoge Sukhna lake ko, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant remarked on Wednesday while expressing concern over the drying up of Chandigarhs iconic lake as a result of collusion between builder mafias and bureaucrats. A bench of the CJI and justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi was hearing interim applications filed in the pending 1995 PIL titled In Re: TN Godavarman Thirumulpad. Aur kitna sukhaoge Sukhna lake ko? There are illegal constructions in [] The post Aur kitna sukhaoge Sukhna lake ko, CJI Surya Kant expresses concern over drying up of Chandigarh lake appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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