Did Gurjapneet's Hat-Trick and Pradosh's Double Ton Propel Tamil Nadu Against Nagaland?
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Synopsis
In an electrifying encounter, left-arm pacer Gurjapneet Singh achieved a stunning hat-trick, while Pradosh Ranjan Paul smashed an unbeaten double century. Tamil Nadu finds themselves in a commanding position against Nagaland in the Ranji Trophy. Can they maintain the momentum and secure a decisive victory?
Key Takeaways
- Gurjapneet Singh achieved a hat-trick, marking a significant milestone.
- Pradosh Ranjan Paul scored a double century, reinforcing Tamil Nadu's dominance.
- Tamil Nadu declared their innings at 512/3.
- Nagaland struggled early but showed resilience with a partnership.
- Several matches in the Ranji Trophy showcase emerging talent.
New Delhi, Oct 26 (NationPress) Left-arm pacer Gurjapneet Singh made a remarkable mark in cricket history by achieving a stunning hat-trick during Day Two of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match between Tamil Nadu and Nagaland at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground in Bengaluru on Sunday.
Gurjapneet struck in the sixth over of the innings, dismissing Sedezhalie, Hem, and captain R. Jonathan with consecutive deliveries, leaving Nagaland in a precarious position at 9/3. He later returned to bowl out Chetan Bist, further solidifying Tamil Nadu's stronghold in the match.
With this achievement, Gurjapneet became the seventh bowler from Tamil Nadu to accomplish a hat-trick. He is also the third bowler this round to achieve this feat in the Ranji Trophy, following the performances of Services players Arjun Sharma and Mohit Jangra against Assam.
Despite the initial setbacks, Nagaland showed resilience with a steadfast 119-run unbroken fifth-wicket partnership between D. Nischal and Yugandhar Singh, ending the day at 150/4 and trailing Tamil Nadu by a significant 362 runs.
Tamil Nadu had previously declared their first innings at 512/3, with Pradosh Ranjan Paul scoring an unbeaten 201 and forming a crucial 124-run partnership with Andre Siddharth (65). The duo contributed 71 runs in the morning session before the declaration, indicating a dominant performance by Tamil Nadu.
In other matches, Vishnu Solanki's determined 131 helped Baroda recover from a shaky 76/6 to post 363 in their innings against Andhra. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh took control against Odisha, reaching 261/3 in response to the visitor's total of 243, led by a solid partnership from Aaradhya Yadav (80) and Karan Sharma (63).
Jharkhand, after a disrupted opening day, managed to score 332 against Vidarbha, with a strong 119-run opening partnership between Shikhar Mohan (60) and Sharandeep Singh (46). Persistent rain hampered play on Day Two, with more interruptions expected.
Ranji Trophy Elite Group A Brief Scores
Baroda 363 (Vishnu Solanki 131; Kavuri Saiteja 4-71) leads Andhra 43/2 (Abhishek Reddy 15, Bhargav Bhatt 2-9) by 320 runs.
Odisha 243 (Govinda Poddar 64, Shivam Sharma 3-65) trails Uttar Pradesh 261/3 (Aaradhya Yadav 80 not out, Sambit Baral 3-39) by 19 runs.
Tamil Nadu 512/3 d (Pradosh Ranjan Paul 201 not out, Saurav 1-69) leads Nagaland 150/4 (Nischal D 80 not out, Gurjapneet Singh 4-34) by 362 runs.
Jharkhand 332 (Sharandeep Singh 69, Nachiket Bhute 4-41) against Vidarbha.
–IANS
Point of View
I commend the outstanding performances of Gurjapneet Singh and Pradosh Ranjan Paul, showcasing the immense talent present in Indian cricket. The Ranji Trophy continues to be a vital platform for players to shine and contribute to their teams' successes, and we at NationPress remain dedicated to covering these extraordinary moments.
NationPress
27/10/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Who achieved a hat-trick in the Ranji Trophy match?
Gurjapneet Singh from Tamil Nadu achieved a remarkable hat-trick during the match against Nagaland.
What was Pradosh Ranjan Paul's score?
Pradosh Ranjan Paul scored an unbeaten 201 in Tamil Nadu's first innings.
What was Tamil Nadu's first innings total?
Tamil Nadu declared their first innings at a total of 512/3.
How is Nagaland performing in the match?
Nagaland is currently at 150/4, trailing Tamil Nadu by 362 runs.
What was the result of Baroda's match against Andhra?
Baroda posted 363 in their innings, leading Andhra by 320 runs at stumps.
