The Ranji Trophy 2024 witnessed contrasting fortunes for two teams on Day 3. Veteran Manish Pandey’s unbeaten fifty helped Karnataka snatch a thrilling one-wicket win over Railways, while Tripura dominated Gujarat with a convincing 156-run victory.
Manish Pandey powers Karnataka to last-gasp win
Chasing a tricky 226 in Surat, Karnataka looked shaky, losing wickets at regular intervals. But Manish Pandey, showcasing his experience, anchored the innings with a composed 67* (121b).
He found crucial partnerships with Sharath Srinivas (23) and Vysakh Vijayakumar (38) to keep Karnataka in the hunt.
Despite losing Vijayakumar and Vidwath Kaverappa late, Pandey kept his nerve and saw his team home with Vasuki Koushik (1*). Railways’bowler Akash Pandey bagged a five-wicket haul in a losing effort.
Tripura Crush Gujarat in Ranji Trophy 2024
Tripura continued their dominance in Ahmedabad, adding 10 runs to their overnight score before declaring at 343.
Their bowlers then ran riot, bundling out Gujarat for a paltry 161. Medium pacer Sridam Paul and left-arm spinner Parvez Sultan shared six wickets each to dismantle the Gujarat batting.
Opener Siddharth Desai (47) and Umang Kumar (37) offered the only resistance. This win propelled Tripura to the third spot in Group C.
Other Ranji Trophy scores:
- Goa vs Tamil Nadu: After setting a target of 137, Goa restricted Tamil Nadu to 61/1 at stumps.
- Punjab vs Himachal Pradesh: No play on Day 3 due to rain. Punjab declared their first innings at a mammoth 477/2.
What’s Next:
Karnataka’s win virtually assures them of a knock-out spot, while Tripura strengthen their position in the top half of the table. Tamil Nadu will look to chase down the remaining runs against Goa tomorrow, while Punjab will aim to add to their massive first-innings score against Himachal Pradesh.
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