Mumbai closed in on a giant win regardless of Odisha’s stoic resistance with the bat because the defending champions decreased the guests to 126/5 at stumps on Day Three after imposing follow-on, of their Ranji Trophy Group A encounter right here on Friday. Odisha have been trailing by one other 191 runs as a defeat by an innings loomed giant regardless of their stoic resistance making Mumbai toil right here on the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy Ground. Resuming at 146 for 5 in reply to Mumbai’s large 602 for 4 declared, Odisha made the Mumbai bowlers work onerous for practically 95 overs within the first innings, and after Ajinkya Rahane requested them to follow-on because the hosts took a 319-run lead, the response was no completely different.
Sandeep Pattanaik led the battle for Odisha within the first innings with a advantageous 187-ball 102 laced with 11 fours and 4 sixes and he was ably supported by the lower-order batters after the specialists upset.
However, the right-handed Pattanaik might solely make 39 (45 balls, 6 fours, 1 six) within the second essay earlier than being dismissed by left-arm spinner Shams Mulani (1/26), who took 6/115 within the first innings.
On a pitch helping flip and bounce however largely beneficial to batters as a result of grass cowl, younger right-arm off-spinner Himanshu Singh, who copies R Ashwin’s bowling motion, claimed 3/45 within the second essay with nice management after his 3/53 within the first innings.
At stumps, wicketkeeper-batter Aashirwad Swain (46 not out) was holding one entrance.
While the 27-year-old Mulani expressed delight on taking his 14th five-for in First-Class cricket, he admitted his disappointment in not getting an opportunity with the India A aspect at the moment enjoying in Australia.
“It is disappointing. But that is how life is, a lot of people don’t get selected who should get selected. My job is to keep on bowling and help my team and keep (up) the standards,” he informed media after stumps.
“There is a storm inside me but not many can see it. I have to keep grinding over here, on tough tracks to bowl on, bowling 30-35 overs so that I can showcase my fitness as well.” “It feels really good to pick up a fifer after a very long time. Normally it was not the case; I was taking 3-4 wickets and finally I have got a fifer. It was very important for me personally and for the team as well, we need this (win) outright and we are moving in the right direction,” he stated.
Maharashtra vs Services
In Pune, Maharashtra have been positioned precariously as they reached 52 for 3 chasing 339 to win, needing one other 287 in opposition to Services.
The guests had folded for 230 within the second innings after incomes a 108-run lead, thus setting a stiff goal for the hosts on the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Gahunje.
Tripura vs Baroda
In Agartala, Tripura have been main by 210 runs on the shut of play within the second innings after declaring at 482 for seven of their first essay, with guests Baroda reaching 37 for no loss.
Tripura took an enormous lead of 252 runs within the first innings as every of their high 5 batters made fifties, which included Bikram Kumar Das (97), Jiwanjot Singh (94), Tejasvi Jaiswal (82), Sridam Paul (73) and Mandeep Singh (74 not out). For the file, Tejasvi is India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal’s youthful brother.
Meghalaya vs Jammu & Kashmir
Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir defeated Meghalaya by seven wickets on the MCA Ground in Shillong and claimed six factors.
The guests, who dominated from the phrase go and had bowled out Meghalaya for paltry scores of 73 and 195, chased the 75-run goal in 15.4 overs reaching 77 for 3.
Auqib Nabi was named the Player of the Match for his spells of 5/14 and 5/60.
Andhra vs Uttarakhand
Optimistic guests Uttarakhand nosed forward of Andhra after bowlers from each side referred to as the photographs on an eventful third day’s play by grabbing as many as 16 wickets of their Ranji Trophy Group B match on Friday. Set a goal of 321 after Uttarakhand’s sporting declaration at 129/9, Andhra have been 8/1 at stumps, needing one other 313 runs for an unbelievable victory.
Resuming at in a single day 92/4, Andhra have been all out for a paltry 146 in reply to Uttarakhand’s 338, thus giving the visiting aspect a large lead of 210 runs heading into their second essay.
Out-of-favour India all-rounder Hanuma Vihari was the top-scorer for Andhra with a 43-run knock that got here off 91 balls and contained six boundaries.
Opener Abhishek Reddy was the second-best scorer for Andhra, with 35 off 64 balls.
It was a whole crew effort by the Uttarakhand bowlers with left-arm spinner Mayank Mishra (3/12) being their most profitable bowler.
There have been two wickets apiece for Deepak Dhapola (2/29), Abhay Negi (2/30) and Swapnil Singh (2/19), because the Andhra innings lasted 56.3 overs.
When Uttarakhand got here out to bat for the second time within the sport, they have been hoping to construct on their massive first-innings lead of over 200 runs. However, issues did not pan out within the method they’d hoped for as Uttarakhand misplaced half their aspect with simply 39 runs on the board.
At 61 for seven, they have been at risk of being bowled out below 100 however Swapnil Singh, batting at quantity eight, stood agency and contributed a useful 39 off 90 deliveries whereas including 41 runs for the ninth wicket with Deepak Dhapola (8).
The guests declared their second innings with Dhapola’s dismissal, giving each the Uttarakhand bowlers and Andhra batters sufficient time to go for an outright win.
Cheepurapalli Stephen (3/25) and KV Sasikanth (3/27), who began the proceedings for Andhra with the brand new ball, took six wickets between them equally, whereas left-arm spinner Lalith Mohan chipped in with two, after selecting 4 within the first innings.
The stumps have been drawn for the day with the dismissal of Abhishek Reddy (6) in Andhra’s second innings, the opener getting bowled by Dhapola at first of the fifth over.
The dwelling crew could have its activity lower out on the fourth and remaining day in opposition to a decided Uttarakhand bowling unit on the Dr PVG Raju ACA Sports Complex the place the bowlers have tasted loads of success.
Punjab vs Haryana
Left-arm spinner Nishant Sindhu delivered a match-winning efficiency, taking 5/56 within the second innings to finish an 11-wicket haul as Haryana defeated Punjab by 37 runs in a Ranji Trophy Group C conflict on Friday. Punjab, beginning the penultimate day on 73/3 and needing 144 extra runs, crumbled below stress from Sindhu’s relentless spin and Jayant Yadav’s exact off-spin (3/35 in 10.4 overs), collapsing nicely earlier than lunch and handing Haryana their second outright win in 4 matches.
Haryana, who even have two first-innings lead outcomes, strengthened their place on the high of the standings with 19 factors from 4 video games, bringing them near a quarterfinal berth.
Punjab’s chase largely rested on in a single day batter Prabhsimran Singh, unbeaten on 23, however his early dismissal by Sindhu triggered a collapse.
Nehal Wadhera struck a fast 33 off 34 balls with 5 boundaries and a six, briefly reviving hopes, however his fall sealed Punjab’s destiny.
Punjab in the end misplaced eight of their second-innings wickets to Haryana’s spinners, as Sindhu and Yadav dominated the situations in Lahli, the place 33 of the 40 wickets within the match went to spin.
Kerala vs Uttar Pradesh
A heavy downpour leading to leaky dressing room roofs led to early stumps on the St Xaviers College floor at Thumba in Thiruvananthapuram the place hosts Kerala held a powerful place, lowering Uttar Pradesh to 66/2, nonetheless trailing by 167 runs.
Rainwater seeped by a number of components of the ceiling, reportedly damaging gamers’ equipment baggage, whereas the wicket remained below cowl as solely 32.1 overs have been doable within the day.
Earlier, Salman Nizar top-scored with 93, whereas Sachin Baby (84) and Mohammad Azharuddeen (40) offered essential contributions to increase the lead of Kerala who’re second within the desk forward of Karnataka on internet run-rate.
Bengal vs Karnataka
Ishan Porel delivered essential breakthroughs with figures of 4/54 from 23.1 overs, main Bengal’s three-pronged tempo assault that claimed 9 wickets to safe a big first-innings lead over Karnataka.
Resuming on 155/5, Karnataka have been bowled out for 221 in 82.1 overs, with Porel placing early.
Abhinav Manohar, resuming in a single day on 50, added solely 5 runs earlier than falling for 55, whereas Shreyas Gopal acquired out for 28 each to Porel.
In their second essay, Bengal reached 127/3, with Sudip Chatterjee giving them a advantageous begin earlier than falling for 48.
Bengal now maintain an total lead of 207, placing them firmly in management.
BRIEF SCORES
At Mumbai: Mumbai 602/4 decl. lead Odisha 285 in 94.3 overs (Sandeep Pattanaik 102; Shams Mulani 6/115) & 126/5 in 42 overs (F/O) (Aashirwad Swain 46*; Himanshu Singh 3/45) by 191 runs.
At Pune: Services 293 & 230 in 73.5 overs (Amit Shukla 51; Satyajeet Bachav 5/80) lead Maharashtra 185 & 52/3 in 20 overs (Sachin Dhas 15*; Pulkit Narang 2/22) by 287 runs.
At Shillong: Meghalaya 73 & 195 misplaced to Jammu and Kashmir 194 & 77/3 in 15.4 overs (Vivrant Sharma 32*; Akash Kumar 2/36) by 7 wickets.
At Agartala: Baroda 235 & 37/0 in 16 overs (Shivalik Sharma 25*, JK Singh 12*) path Tripura 482/7d in 120.1 overs (Bikram kumar Das 97, Jiwanjot Singh 94, Tejasvi Jaiswal 82, Sridam Paul 73, Mandeep Singh 74*) by 210 runs.
In Vizianagaram: Uttarakhand 338 and 128/9 declared in 49 overs (Swapnil Singh 39; Cheepurapalli Stephen 3/25, KV Sasikanth (3/27) vs Andhra 146 all out 56.3 overs (Hanuma Vihari 43; Mayank Mishra 3/12) and eight/1 in 4/1 overs.
In Nagpur: Himachal Pradesh 307 and 51/2 in 15 overs vs Vidarbha 1st innings 575 all out in 140.1 overs (Dhruv Shorey 125, Yash Rathod 128, Karun Nair 85, Akshay Wadkar 67, Danish Malewar 59; Divesh Sharma 4/99).
In Ahmedabad: Puducherry 1st innings: 361 vs Gujarat 1st innings 359/9 in 118 overs (Aarya Desai 200; Sagar Udeshi 4/72).
In Jaipur: Hyderabad 410 and 36/0 vs Rajasthan 1st innings 425 all out in 108.2 overs (Mahipal Lomror 111, Shubham Garhwal 108, Abhijeet Tomar 60; Tanay Thyagarajan 3/104).
In Rohtak: Haryana 114 and 243 b Punjab 141 and 179; 39.4 overs (Salil Arora 57, Nehal Wadhera 33; Nishant Sindhu 5/56, Jayant Yadav 3/35) by 37 runs.
In Patna: Madhya Pradesh 616. Bihar 331/8; 130.5 overs (Ayush Loharuka 76, Bipin Saurabh 71, Sharman Nigrodh 42; Saransh Jain 3/107).
In Thumba: Uttar Pradesh 162 and 66/2; 18 overs. Kerala 395; 124.1 overs (Salman Nizar 93, Sachin Baby 83; Aaqib Khan 3/61).
In Bengaluru: Bengal 301 and 127/3; 44 overs (Sudip Chatterjee 48). Karnataka 221; 82.1 overs (Abhinav Manohar 55; Ishan Porel 4/54, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal 3/65).
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