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
16/01Result
1st Semi-Final, Ranji Trophy at Rajkot, Jan 16-20 2013
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![Saurashtra]( "Saurashtra")
477 & 170 -
![Punjab]( "Punjab")
299 & 119 (40 ov)
Player of the Match
16/01Result
1st Semi-Final, Ranji Trophy at Rajkot, Jan 16-20 2013
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![Saurashtra]( "Saurashtra")
477 & 170 -
![Punjab]( "Punjab")
299 & 119 (40 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Centre
Match Details
Series
Toss
Saurashtra , elected to bat first
Player Of The Match
Series result
Saurashtra advanced
Season
Hours of play (local time)
09.30 start, Lunch 12.00-12.40, Tea 14.40-15.00, Close 16.30
Match days
16,17,18,19,20 January 2013 (5-day match)
TV Umpires
Match Referee
Scorecard Summary
SAURASHTRA 477 (155 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Jaydev Shah87 (123)
- Sheldon Jackson107 (172)
- Sarabjit Ladda3/109 (41)
- Siddarth Kaul3/119 (31)
PUNJAB 299 (110.1 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Ravi Inder Singh74 (131)
- Jiwanjot Singh68 (168)
- Vishal Joshi4/59 (18)
- Jaydev Unadkat3/56 (24)
SAURASHTRA 170 (63 OVERS)2ND INNINGS
- Sitanshu Kotak53 (123)
- Sheldon Jackson*44 (59)
- Harbhajan Singh4/60 (26)
- Siddarth Kaul3/53 (16)
PUNJAB 119 (40 OVERS)2ND INNINGS
- Ravi Inder Singh25 (76)
- Mandeep Singh33 (57)
- Vishal Joshi5/43 (11)
- Dharmendrasinh Jadeja3/25 (14)
Scorer: S Balasubramanian | Commentator: Sidharth Monga
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
Match Coverage
All Match NewsSaurashtra revel after a sleepless night
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
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
Punjab make spirited comeback
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
Saurashtra on verge of first-innings lead
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
Jackson ton piles pressure on Punjab
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
Ranji Trophy
| Group A | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |