16/01Result
1st Semi-Final, Ranji Trophy at Rajkot, Jan 16-20 2013
Saurashtra won by 229 runs
Player of the Match
Vishal JoshiSaurashtra
16/01Result
1st Semi-Final, Ranji Trophy at Rajkot, Jan 16-20 2013
Saurashtra won by 229 runs
Player of the Match
Vishal JoshiSaurashtra

END OF OVER:
40 | 4 Runs 1 Wkt | PNJB: 119/10

  • Sarabjit Ladda5 (7b)
  • Vishal Joshi11-1-43-5
  • Dharmendrasinh Jadeja14-3-25-3

10.56pm - Meanwhile, in Delhi, an early lunch has been taken, and the next inspection is at 11.30am

First final in 75 years. Jubilation all around. The patriarch Niranjan Shah is also there. Son Jaydev Shah takes a stump out. But it is beyond the Shahs and Jadeja and Pujara. This has been a team effort. Joshi, Jackson, Jogiyani, Makvana and the likes. And who can forget Kotak? You have to feel good for that man. He is finally getting to play a final. Saurashtra have fielded well, their bowlers have contributed with the bat, their batsmen have been superb in the field, they have planned well, they have been led well, and they have thoroughly deserved their entry into the final. This is the region's first final since 1937-38; they used to be called Nawanagar back then. They are in a huddle now. What joy on their faces. And then they pose for a photo. Niranjan is also there, and don't forget Debu Mitra, their coach. This is a small region with a small talent pool, but he has helped them make the most of whatever is available. Joshi gets continuous pats on the back from Harbhajan Singh. Joshi is the Man of the Match. This is where we leave you, but watch the website for updates from Delhi where Saurashtra's opponents will be decided

39.6
W
Joshi to Sandeep Sharma, OUT, and Joshi does it in some style. Legbreak to finish it off. Pitches leg, fools him, hits top of off. Joshi takes five, and he is telling them he can do anything. A legbreak to finish it off

Sandeep Sharma b Joshi 12 (11m 9b 3x4 0x6) SR: 133.33

39.5
0
Joshi to Sandeep Sharma, no run, defended off the back foot
39.4
0
Joshi to Sandeep Sharma, no run, down the wicket, defended back
39.3
0
Joshi to Sandeep Sharma, no run, sharp turn, stays back to defend
39.2
4
Joshi to Sandeep Sharma, FOUR, tossed up wide, driven against the turn, gets four
39.1
0
Joshi to Sandeep Sharma, no run, swept away to deep midwicket for one

END OF OVER:
39 | 4 Runs | PNJB: 115/9

  • Sarabjit Ladda5 (7b)
  • Sandeep Sharma8 (3b)
  • Dharmendrasinh Jadeja14-3-25-3
  • Vishal Joshi10-1-39-4
38.6
0
Jadeja to Ladda, no run, full, on off, holds its line, defended
38.5
0
Jadeja to Ladda, no run, angling down the pads, doesn't need to play at it

Rohit: "Joshi and Jadeja have put Harbhajan's bowling into perspective. No way should the selectors pick him for the Aussie series."

38.4
0
Jadeja to Ladda, no run, stays back to defend a full ball
38.3
0
Jadeja to Ladda, no run, full, on off, defended off the front foot
38.2
4
Jadeja to Ladda, FOUR, angling into the pads, gets a four off the inside half of the bat
38.1
0
Jadeja to Ladda, no run, defended off the front foot

"@sid which player do u think from Punjab team can play for India. I think Sidharth can some day. Mandeep also good but has not scored run this season. JJ needs to improve front foot play."

Jagbir, yes Sid Kaul has been impressive. Watching Jiwanjot live, I must confess, has been a bit of a disappointment

END OF OVER:
38 | 9 Runs 1 Wkt | PNJB: 111/9

  • Sandeep Sharma8 (3b)
  • Sarabjit Ladda1 (1b)
  • Vishal Joshi10-1-39-4
  • Dharmendrasinh Jadeja13-3-21-3
37.6
4
Joshi to Sandeep Sharma, FOUR, down the track, just throws his bat at it, and somehow gets a thick edge to point for four
37.5
0
Joshi to Sandeep Sharma, no run, turn and bounce, but hits him outside the line of off
37.4
4
Joshi to Sandeep Sharma, FOUR, short of a length, stays back and punches it for four

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Punjab 4th innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st16R Inder SinghJiwanjot Singh
2nd14R Inder SinghT Kohli
3rd41R Inder SinghMandeep Singh
4th11U KaulR Inder Singh
5th6U KaulAmitoze Singh
6th3U KaulBipul Sharma
7th7Harbhajan SinghU Kaul
8th4Harbhajan SinghS Kaul
9th0Harbhajan SinghSandeep Sharma
10th17S LaddaSandeep Sharma