Ranji Trophy Elite 2024-25 is rocking! Teams are giving their all across India. High scores and bowling tricks set the field on fire. The tournament grows, and so do the talents of our batters and bowlers. The competition? A show of heart, talent, tactic. Let’s recap the latest matches. The stars who shone, the moments that moved. Here’s the cream of the action for you.
Himachal Pradesh’s Dominant Batting Display
Himachal Pradesh vs Uttarakhand
The cricket team from Himachal Pradesh, based in Dharamsala, showcased phenomenal batting, accumulating a huge score of 663 for 3. The star of the innings was Ankit Kalsi. His patient unbeaten 205 was a masterclass. Prashant Chopra complimented him perfectly, scoring an impressive 171 runs. Shubham Arora and Ekant Sen also scored centuries, adding 118 and 101 runs respectively. Mayank Dagar hammered a quick-fire 56, which was unbeaten, finishing the innings in style. This mounts a challenging chase for team Uttarakhand.
Shubham Khajuria’s Double Century Shines for J&K
Jammu and Kashmir vs Maharashtra
Shubham Khajuria from Jammu and Kashmir followed his previous success, taking his overnight hundred to an awe-inspiring 255, with his team stopping at 519 for 7. Shivansh Sharma, the diligent wicketkeeper-batsman, added to the score, standing undefeated with 106. Together, they established a strong lead for J&K, leaving Maharashtra behind by 491 runs. Pressure now falls on Maharashtra to bounce back with a vigorous performance.
Ajay Mandal Guides Chhattisgarh to Competitive Total
Chhattisgarh vs Delhi
Ajay Mandal was vital for Chhattisgarh’s play, adding 60 runs, building a 97-run duet with Shubham Agarwal (33). This boosted Chhattisgarh, from 217 for 6 to a decent 343 all out. Earlier, Aayush Pandey hit a stable 89 and Sanjeet Desai made 77. Responding, Delhi’s team captain Himmat Singh came up with a calm 50, wrapping the day at 177 for 4.
Tamil Nadu’s Strong Response
Tamil Nadu vs Saurashtra
Saurashtra got out at 203, and Tamil Nadu leapt to take over. A fantastic team-up of N Jagadeesan and Sai Sudharsan boosted their game. Jagadeesan nailed a century, with Sudharsan pitching in 82, boosting Tamil Nadu to 278 for 3. This fantastic performance gave them an edge in building a sizable lead.
Railways Set Challenging Target for Chandigarh
Chandigarh vs Railways
Upendra Yadav’s impressive score of 124 in Railways’ second go enabled them to propose a 341 target for Chandigarh. But Chandigarh struggled at the start, losing their leader Manan Vohra without a score before the close of play. They still need 310 to clinch a victory, with the advantage now leaning towards Railways.
Aryan Juyal Anchors Uttar Pradesh’s Response
Uttar Pradesh vs Bengal
The response to Bengal’s initial score of 311 was a thoughtful and steady 90* by Uttar Pradesh’s captain, Aryan Juyal. Juyal teamed up with Swastik Chikara for a solid start, securing an 83-run partnership. Uttar Pradesh wrapped up the day with 198 for 3, setting the stage for a gripping match ahead.
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Baroda’s Bowlers Dominate Mumbai
Baroda vs Mumbai
Baroda’s cricket team showed their strength, grounding Mumbai to 214 runs. Players Bhargav Bhatt and Abhimanyu Singh were prominent with 4 and 3 wickets each. After an initial score of 290, Baroda now takes a lead of 85 runs. They are set and ready for day three.
Haryana’s Crushing Win Over Bihar
Haryana vs Bihar
Haryana clearly won the match, besting Bihar by a whole innings and 43 runs in just two days. Bihar’s first try scored a mere 78 points, while Haryana knocked it out of the park, racking up 254. Their star player, Jayant Yadav, was not only a top scorer with 55 but also claimed five wickets in Bihar’s comeback try. Other key players, Nishant Sindhu and Anshul Kamboj, also put up a good fight, but Bihar still fell short, ending the game at 133 points.
Sikkim and Goa in Control in the Plate Group
Sikkim vs Mizoram
Palzor Tamang of Sikkim shone brightly, nabbing four wickets, a major hand in bundling out Mizoram for a mere 163. The scoreboard read 129 for 5 at the close of play on the third day, with Sikkim on top. They’ve forged a robust lead of 157 runs. Looks like we might be heading towards a Sikkim win!
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Goa vs Manipur
Goa had the upper hand over Manipur, scoring a noteworthy 376 and then dismissing them for a mere 98 in their initial swing at bat. Shubham Tari’s impressive five-wicket collection played a major role in implementing the follow-on, putting Manipur at 55 for 1 in their second try, and with a daunting 223 run deficit still lingering.
Conclusion
The 2024-25 Elite Ranji Trophy continues to impress, with strong shows from all participants. Players are giving it their all with both bat and ball to ensure victories. As the season goes on, there’s no doubt everyone can look forward to more nail-biting showdowns that will keep supporters enthralled.
