Ranji Trophy: Jalaj Saxena Grabs 9/68 As Bengal Stare At Second Successive Defeat | Cricket News

Domestic cricket stalwart Jalaj Saxena destroyed Bengal with career-best figures of 9/68 because the guests discovered themselves getting ready to a second successive defeat within the Ranji Trophy Group D in Kerala on Sunday. Resuming on 172/8, Bengal managed so as to add simply eight runs to their in a single day complete with the veteran all-rounder including two extra wickets to his title. The 37-year-old now has 439 wickets and has 6600-plus runs from 138 matches in first-class cricket. Despite a considerable lead, Kerala skipper Sanju Samson selected to not implement follow-on and declared their second essay at 265/6 to set an enormous 449-run goal for the guests.

In reply, Bengal have been 77/2 with Abhimanyu Easwaran batting on 33. Bengal had misplaced their final match in opposition to Mumbai at Eden Gardens.

Khare slams combating 143, however Mumbai maintain edge

In Raipur, skipper Amandeep Khare led from the entrance with a stellar 143 as Chhattisgarh put up a robust struggle, falling only one run in need of Mumbai’s first innings complete of 351.

From 180/4 in a single day, Khare, who was unbeaten on 35, confirmed utmost endurance in his composed knock from 211 balls.

Mumbai stored taking wickets at one finish however Khare stood agency and was the final man to get out. He struck 14 fours and 4 sixes.

In reply, Mumbai have been 97/1 at shut on day three.

With a lead of 98 runs, Mumbai appeared to be well-placed with Bhupen Lalwani and Amogh Bhatkal on the crease.

Shubham Singh managed the one breakthrough for Chhattisgarh in Mumbai’s second innings when he dismissed Mumbai’s first innings hero Prithvi Shaw, 5 runs in need of a half-century.

The Indian batter’s 159 off 185 balls had powered Mumbai to 351.

Assam eyeing maiden win of season

Veteran off-spinner Swarupam Purkayastha was the star performer with the ball, securing 4 wickets for simply 11 runs, as Assam bundled out Bihar for 207 to take an enormous first innings lead of 198 runs in Guwahati.

Assam have been fast to implement the follow-on and lowered Bihar to 168/3 at shut of play on the penultimate day.

Opener Piyush Singh displayed resilience with an unbeaten 79 from 204, steering Bihar of their second essay.

The guests face a difficult process forward, trailing by 30 runs as Assam will probably be eyeing their first win of the season.

Mukhtar Hussain, Rahul Singh and Mrinmoy Dutta picked up wicket apiece for Assam.

Karnataka frontrunners vs TN

Left-arm spinner Ajith Ram’s five-wicket haul helped Tamil Nadu bowl out Karnataka for 139 however the guests nonetheless held the sting of their Ranji Trophy Group C match right here on Sunday.

Ram (5/61) and Sai Kishore (2/27) shared the spoils to bundle out Karnataka in 56.4 overs to set themselves a goal of 355.

First innings centurion Devdutt Paddikal was Karnataka’s top-scorer with a 56-ball 36.

At stumps on the penultimate day, Tamil Nadu have been 36/1, nonetheless needing 319 runs.

Vimal Kumar was batting on 16 and giving him firm was Pradosh Ranjan Paul on 10. Narayan Jagadeesan (8) was the one batter to be dismissed.

Resuming on 129/7 in reply to Karnataka’s 366, Tamil Nadu added simply 22 runs earlier than being bowled out.

In Mohali, hosts Punjab have been in actual hassle after being lowered to 40/4 of their second innings in pursuit of an inconceivable goal 411 runs.

In Chandigarh, Tripura rode on half-centuries from Manisankar Murasingh (94), Ganesh Satish (88), skipper Wriddhiman Saha (66) and Bimranjit Debnath (64) to attain 438 in reply to host’s 356.

At stumps on day three, Chandigarh have been 116 for no loss with Shivam Bhambri (61 not out) and Arslan Khan (49 not out) on the crease.

Brief Scores In Raipur: Mumbai 351 and 97/1; 28 overs (Prithvi Shaw 45, Bhupen Lalwani 40 batting). Chhattisgarh 350; 106.1 overs (Amandeep Khare 143, Shashank Chandrakar 56, Sanjeet Desai 41; Tushar Deshpande 5/121, Royston Dias 2/44). Mumbai lead by 98 runs.

In Guwahati: Assam: 405. Bihar 207; 71.5 overs (Paramjeet Singh 53, Bipin Saurabh 39; Swarupam Purkayastha 4/11, Mukhtar Hussain 3/22) and following on 168/3; 61 overs (Piyush Singh 79 not out, Bipin Saurabh 44; Mukhtar Hussain 1/15, Rahul Singh 1/13). Bihar trails by 30 runs.

In Thumba: Kerala: 363 and 265/6 declared; 64.2 overs (Rohan Kunnummal 51, Sachin Baby 51, Shreyas Gopal 50 not out; Shahbaz Ahmed 3/80). Bengal: 180; 51.1 overs (Abhimanyu Easwaran 72; Jalaj Saxena 9/68) and 77/2; 20.4 overs (Target: 449) (Abhimanyu Easwaran 33 batting, Sudip Gharami 31). Bengal want 372 runs.

In Vizianagaram: Andhra 261 and 271/5; 92 overs (Ricky Bhui 100 batting, Hanuma Vihari 48, Shaik Rasheed 42 batting; Saurabh Kumar 3/73). Uttar Pradesh 198. Andhra lead by 338 runs. 

At Chennai: Karnataka 366 & 139 56.4 overs (Devdutt Paddikal 36, Ajith Ram 5/61) vs Tamil Nadu 151 & 36 for one in 15 overs (Vimal Kumar 16 batting; Vijaykumar Vyshak 1/12).

At Chandigarh: Chandigarh 356 & 116 for no loss (Shivam Bhambri 61 batting, Arslan Khan 49 batting) vs Tripura 438 all out in 121 overs (Manisankar Murasingh 94, Ganesh Satish 88, Wriddhiman Saha 66, Bikramjit Debnath 64; Gurinder Singh 4/117).

At Surat: Railways 297 & 208 (Ashutosh Sharma 81; Darshan Misal 4/44) vs Goa 200 & 93 for one in 31 overs overs (Suyash Prabhudessai 54 batting; Adarsh Singh 1/29).

At Mohali: Gujarat 339 & 290 for 8 declared (Sunpreetsingh Bagga 79; Baltej Singh 2/55) vs Punjab 219 & 40 for 4 in 14 overs (Jassinder Singh 4 batting; Priyajitsing Jadeja 3/17). 

(This story has been edited by Mahaz News employees …)