Rajasthan enter final despite Badrinath's heroics
Rajasthan's dream is still alive. They couldn't dislodge Tamil Nadu's wall, S Badrinath, but dismantled the rest brick by brick to enter the Ranji final
03/01Result
1st Semi-Final, Ranji Trophy Super League at Jaipur, Jan 3-6 2011
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![Rajasthan]( "Rajasthan")
552/7d -
![Tamil Nadu]( "Tamil Nadu")
385 & 2/0 (1 ov) (f/o)
03/01Result
1st Semi-Final, Ranji Trophy Super League at Jaipur, Jan 3-6 2011
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![Rajasthan]( "Rajasthan")
552/7d -
![Tamil Nadu]( "Tamil Nadu")
385 & 2/0 (1 ov) (f/o)
Day 4
Day 3
Badrinath keeps Tamil Nadu in the hunt
Tamil Nadu's wall S Badrinath stood between Rajasthan and their dream of a first Ranji final at end of a fascinating third day at Jaipur
Day 2
Menaria, Kanitkar take Rajasthan to 485
Rajasthan would press for quick runs on the third morning so that they can increase the required rate and put further pressure on Tamil Nadu
Day 1
Chopra ton puts Rajasthan in command
Tamil Nadu waited all day long but could only dislodge Vineet Saxena as Aakash Chopra propelled Rajasthan to a strong position at the end of the opening day
Others
Why Rajasthan got past Tamil Nadu
Was it Rajasthan's deep desire to win the semi-final against Tamil Nadu that turned the tables, or was it the latter's lack of caution that cost them the game
We need to get Badrinath early - Chopra
S Badrinath remains the biggest obstacle facing Rajasthan in their attempt to reach the Ranji Trophy final for the first time since 1973-74, Aakash Chopra, their opener, has said
Third day's the charm
The third day, in my opinion, is usually the most important day of a four- or five-day game
Opening stand was the key for Rajasthan - Chopra
Solidity against pace during the 181-run opening partnership helped Rajasthan gain the advantage on the opening day of the semi-final, Aakash Chopra, their opener, has said