Did Chhattisgarh and Mumbai Achieve Commanding Victories? J&K Moves Closer to Win!
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Mumbai continues its strong form with a decisive win.
- Shams Mulani proves instrumental for Mumbai.
- Jammu & Kashmir is on the verge of a significant victory.
- Hyderabad maintains pressure in their match against Rajasthan.
- Chhattisgarh showcases their dominance with a 10-wicket win.
New Delhi, Nov 10 (NationPress) Chhattisgarh and Mumbai achieved significant victories in their respective fixtures of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D, further solidifying their standings on the points table. Meanwhile, Jammu & Kashmir and Hyderabad inched closer to victories with impressive displays during the third day of play on Monday.
At the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) Ground in Mumbai, left-arm spinner Shams Mulani shone with a five-wicket haul, leading the 42-time champions Mumbai to a resounding win over Himachal Pradesh by an innings and 120 runs. This victory marked Mumbai’s second outright win of the season. After setting a formidable target of 446 in their first innings, Mumbai’s bowlers dismantled Himachal’s batting lineup twice in just two days on a dry pitch.
Himachal was first dismissed for 187 in the morning, then collapsed for 139 in their second innings. Mulani’s incisive spell ensured Mumbai finished the match a day early, further enhancing their position in the group standings.
At the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir is nearing a remarkable win over Delhi, having concluded Day Three at 55/2. Qamran Iqbal and Vanshaj Sharma are set to continue their chase on the final morning, with J&K requiring 124 more runs to claim victory.
Delhi looked in control earlier at 267/5 in their second innings, with Anuj Rawat and Ayush Doseja well established. However, a sudden collapse saw them lose their last five wickets for a mere 10 runs, concluding their innings at 277. Rawat fell to a mishit that was caught at short leg, while Shokeen and Doseja were dismissed while attempting aggressive shots.
Left-arm spinner Vanshaj orchestrated Delhi’s downfall, achieving his third five-wicket haul in only his fourth first-class match. His impressive figures of 6-68 kept J&K firmly in contention for a win and a rise in the points table.
At the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Chhattisgarh clinched a 10-wicket win over Pondicherry with just one ball to spare. The three-run target was easily surpassed by a boundary from opener Ayush Pandey. The foundation for Chhattisgarh’s victory was laid by veteran left-arm spinner Aditya Sarvate, who took 4-27, bowling out Pondicherry for 175 after being forced to follow on.
At the NexGen Cricket Ground, captain Rahul Singh Gahlaut top-scored with 59 as Hyderabad extended their lead to 253 runs against Rajasthan. Despite being 198/7 at the end of day three’s play, the hosts have established a lead that puts pressure on Rajasthan as they aim for an outright win.
Brief scores:
Mumbai 446 beat Himachal Pradesh 187 in 65.5 overs (Nikhil Gangta 64 not out; Himanshu Singh 3-54) and 139 in 49.1 overs (Pukhraj Mann 65; Shams Mulani 5/37) by an innings and 120 runs.
Delhi 211 and 277 all out (Ayush Badoni 72, Ayush Doseja 62; Vanshaj Sharma 6-68) lead Jammu & Kashmir 310 and 55/2 in 15 overs (Qamran Iqbal 32 not out, Hritik Shokeen 1-8) by 124 runs.
Chhattisgarh 377 and 4/0 beat Pondicherry 205 and 175 (Jayant Yadav 46, Aditya Sarvate 4-27) by ten wickets.
Hyderabad 364 and 198/7 (Rahul Singh Gahlaut 59, Kodimela Himateja 41; Mahipal Lomror 2-30, Ashok Sharma 2-33) lead Rajasthan 269 by 293 runs.