Ranji Trophy 2023-24: Dhull, Sidhu hit centuries to present Delhi lead over Odisha on the finish of day three

Yash Dhull and Jonty Sidhu hit well timed centuries to take a struggling Delhi previous Odisha’s 440 for a slender 11-run lead on the third day of their Ranji Trophy league match on Sunday.

The former champion was at risk of falling wanting its goal when the ninth wicket fell at 439. Joined by last-man Himanshu Chauhan, Sidhu ensured the primary innings lead value three factors. Given the placid nature of the pitch and only a day left within the contest, an early draw seems almost definitely on Monday.

In his sixteenth outing, Dhull’s 112 was fourth century within the competitors and Sidhu’s unbeaten 105 was second in his twenty second match. Delhi resumed the third day at 187 for 2 however misplaced Ayush Badoni, skipper Himmat Singh and Dhull, in that order, within the house of 49 runs.

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At this stage, Delhi was 266 for 5 and Odisha held the higher hand. Once Sidhu and Kshitiz Sharma got here collectively, Delhi recovered by means of their 147-run sixth-wicket stand that took the entire to 413 to maneuver
effectively in sight of taking the lead.

But Odisha hit proper again by dismissing Kshitiz, Sumit Mathur, Pranshu Vijayaran and Prince Choudhary – with Jamala Mohapatra and Govinda Poddar placing twice every – to lift visions of a dramatic turnaround on this battle for first-innings lead. But Sidhu’s presence ensured that lead got here Delhi’s manner.

Last-man Chauhan hit a six however his fall off the subsequent ball signalled the tip of day’s play.