Saurashtra spin into first final since 1937-38
Saurashtra spun their way into their first Ranji Trophy final since 1937-38, in the process making a mockery of the outside chance Punjab gave themselves
Saurashtra spun their way into their first Ranji Trophy final since 1937-38, in the process making a mockery of the outside chance Punjab gave themselves
Going into the final day in Rajkot, hardly anyone from both the camps got sound sleep overnight, but the Saurashtra players won't mind as they secured a spot in the Ranji Trophy final - their region's first since 1937-38
Accurate bowling from both sides, combined with ordinary batting and an awkward fourth-day pitch ensured that the final day's play of the Ranji Trophy semi-final between Saurashtra and Punjab will be interesting
The third day's play between Saurashtra and Punjab in Khandheri was expected to give an indication of which way the Ranji Trophy semi-final would tilt; at the end of it, Saurashtra were favourites to qualify for their maiden final
A century from Sheldon Jackson and handy contributions by the lower order helped Saurashtra post a challenging first innings total of 477, and put Punjab under pressure with three days remaining
Fifties by opener Shitanshu Kotak, captain Jaydev Shah and Sheldon Jackson kept Saurashtra in the hunt for a challenging first-innings total on the first day of their Ranji Trophy semi-final against Punjab
Jaydev Shah has had to overcome various pressures as captain of Saurashtra and his innings today showed why he deserves the leadership
Well after his contemporaries have hung up their boots, a Saurashtra old-timer soldiers on
The Kaul brothers, Siddarth and Uday, have been integral to Punjab's success in this Ranji Trophy season
Group A | |||||
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Team | M | W | L | D | PT |
PNJB | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 32 |
SAU | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 23 |
MUM | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 23 |
GUJ | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 22 |
RLYS | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 21 |
MP | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 20 |
BENG | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 13 |
RAJ | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 11 |
HYD | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 10 |
Group B | |||||
Team | M | W | L | D | PT |
UP | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 33 |
BRODA | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 22 |
KNTKA | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 21 |
DELHI | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 20 |
VIDAR | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 20 |
ODSA | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 16 |
TN | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 14 |
HRYNA | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 14 |
MAHA | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 11 |
Group C | |||||
Team | M | W | L | D | PT |
SVCS | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 26 |
JHK | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 24 |
AP | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 24 |
ASSAM | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 21 |
KER | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 19 |
GOA | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 16 |
J + K | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 15 |
HP | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 15 |
TPURA | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 10 |