Ahmedabad, Jaymeet Patel struck a nice half-century however Mayank Dagar and Mukul Negi shared seven wickets to depart the competition evenly poised as Himachal Pradesh restricted Gujarat for 247 and reached 63 for two at stumps, on day two of their ultimate Ranji Trophy round-robin conflict right here on Friday.
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Resuming at 44 for two, Gujarat managed a slender 32-run first-innings lead with helpful contributions from Jaymeet , Manan Hingrajia and Hemang Patel .
In response, Himachal Pradesh, who had been bowled out for 215 within the first innings, reached 63 for two with Prashant Chopra and Innesh Mahajan on the crease.
Himachal Pradesh lead by 31 runs and with two days remaining, a result’s probably in favour of each the groups who’re competing for the second quarterfinal spot within the group.
Earlier, Gujarat did not construct regular partnerships. In a single day batter Hingrajia added 47 runs with Jaymeet after the early dismissal of Umang Kumar , however as soon as the previous was dismissed by Negi, wickets continued to fall at common intervals.
Urvil Patel was trapped by Dagar, Jaymeet was caught by Rishi Dhawan off Bedi, and Vishal Jayswal was adjudged leg-before by Negi.
Hemang Patel then supplied some resistance, hitting two fours and 4 sixes in an entertaining 41 off 46 balls, serving to increase Gujarat’s complete.
Hyderabad in management in opposition to Vidarbha
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In Nagpur, opener Tanmay Agarwal’s magnificent century put Hyderabad in management as they took a 136-run first-innings lead whereas posting 326, and decreased Vidarbha to 56 for two on day two.
Vidarbha, who had already secured their quarterfinal spot, had been bowled out for simply 190 in 55.5 overs. Tanmay’s 136-run knock, which included 13 boundaries and a six, anchored the Hyderabad innings and dashed Vidarbha’s hopes of creating a comeback.
At stumps, Atharva Taide was on the crease after Aditya Thakare’s dismissal on the final ball of the day.
Vidarbha nonetheless path by 80 runs with eight wickets remaining.
Prithvi provides Andhra hope, Rajasthan nonetheless lead by 133
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In Vizianagaram, Andhra conceded a 38-run first-innings lead after being dismissed for 220 however Rajasthan had been left struggling at 95 for 7 of their second innings at stumps, courtesy a four-wicket haul from Prithvi Raj Yarra.
Resuming at 49 for no loss in reply to Rajasthan’s 258, Andhra couldn’t capitalise on their robust begin, with KS Bharat’s 52 being the one vital contribution.
Prithvi Raj , Satyanarayana Raju and Tripurana Vijay raised their sport when it mattered and Andhra will hope for early breakthroughs on Saturday to remain within the contest.
At stumps, Ajay Kookna and Arafat Khan had been on the crease with Rajasthan main by 133 runs.
Temporary Scores:
In Ahmedabad: Himachal Pradesh 215 & 63 for two in 22 overs lead Gujarat 247 all out in 90.2 overs by 31 runs.
In Nagpur: Vidarbha 190 & 56 for two in 19.5 overs path Hyderabad 326 all out in 91.4 overs by 80 runs.
In Vizianagaram: Rajasthan 258 & 95 for 7 in 35 overs lead Andhra 220 all out in 57.1 overs by 133 runs.
In Puducherry: Puducherry 427 all out in 151.5 overs lead Uttarakhand 77 for 1 in 28 overs by 350 runs.