In an exciting day for cricket, hosts Jharkhand posted a score of 247/7 against Saurashtra. ranji trophy The match was played at the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) Stadium in Ranchi on Wednesday.
After winning the coin toss, former champions Saurashtra elected to bowl first in their Elite Group D match.
It was a brilliant day, especially from Jharkhand opener Sharandeep Singh, who scored 73 off 160 balls in just his second first-class match . His partnership with Nazim Siddiquie, who contributed 36 off 54 balls before retiring injured in 29 balls, saw the team score The score of 54 runs without loss gave Jharkhand a good start.
After Siddiqui temporarily quit, Utkarsh Singh After the team intervened, 26 of 42 goals were quickly added to the scoreboard, but a promising start was squandered. Kumar Suraj (25 off 49) also showed early promise before Saurashtra skipper Jaydev Unadkat broke through his defense to make it 153/2.
Siddiqui later resumed play after Suraj was dismissed, but Jharkhand’s middle order collapsed dramatically, losing five wickets while adding just 36 runs. They were reduced to 189/6 from 153/1 when youngster Robin Minz was bowled out by Hiten Kanbi in 8 of 18 balls.
However, the rotating duo Anuku Roy (36 off 46) and Manish (unbeaten 18 off 53) steadied the ship and weaved a crucial 58-run partnership for the seventh wicket. Spin all-rounder Roy took a brisk 36 off 46 balls before falling on the last ball of the day, leaving Manishi unbeaten at the crease.
Roy’s dismissal came as the referee suspended the match during tea time after 72 overs due to worsening light conditions.
As for Saurashtra’s bowling attack, it was spearheaded by right-arm medium-fast bowler Kambi, who made significant strides in the Jharkhand batting line-up, taking 4 wickets for 50 runs in 15 deliveries Door. His performance was crucial in ensuring the home team did not lose the game on day one.
When play resumes on day two, the home team will be looking to extend the first innings total while Saurashtra will aim to wrap up the remaining wickets quickly. Manishi remains unbeaten in the tournament and is key to Jharkhand’s ability to achieve a competitive overall finish.
Simple results (Ranchi): Jharkhand 247/7 in 72 overs (Sharandeep Singh 72; Hiten Kanbi 4/50) against Saurashtra. The game continues
