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"Alex Ferguson Of Ranji Trophy": Dinesh Karthik Lauds Chandrakant Pandit After Madhya Pradesh Win Title

Madhya Pradesh scripted history on Sunday as they registered their first-ever Ranji Trophy title win. The Aditya Shrivastava-led side triumphed over domestic heavyweights Mumbai in the summit clash by six wickets. Chasing 108, Madhya Pradesh took just 29.5 overs to get over the line and in the end, Rajat Patidar remained unbeaten on 30 as he hit the winning runs for his side. As Patidar hit the winning shot, the entire crowd erupted with RCB, RCB chants as the batter plays for the Bengaluru-based franchise in the IPL.

Madhya Pradesh create history with maiden Ranji Trophy triumph, beat Mumbai by six wickets

On the final day, Mumbai could only manage 269 in their second innings, leaving MP with a paltry target of 108, and they did it in style as Pandit won a record sixth national title as a coach. Sarfaraz Khan (45), who finished the season with 18 short of 1000 runs and young Suved Parkar (51) tried their bit, but with the need to attack at every opportunity, MP's Kumar Kartikeya (4/98) and the other bowlers knew that wickets would come their way. While chasing, there were some hiccups, but with just over 100 to get, it was a stroll in the park for the MP team. As they completed the victory, Pandit was flooded with memories (not happy ones), which he hasn't been able to erase for over two decades and despite winning five trophies as a coach. It was here at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in the summer of 1999 when MP, despite a first-innings lead of 75, failed to win the game as Pandit, a proud captain, finished his playing career in tears. Before the final, he spoke to PTI about divine intervention and circle of life and during the five days, sat in one corner with a white towel on his lap. He has again proved to be an 'Alchemist', after guiding Vidarbha to four trophies (successive Ranji and Irani Cup), with a team that didn't have superstars.

Ranji Trophy: Madhya Pradesh Create History With Maiden Title, Beat Mumbai By 6 Wickets

Madhya Pradesh, not considered among cricketing elites during the past decade, on Sunday humbled domestic powerhouse Mumbai by six wickets in a one-sided Ranji Trophy final under coach Chandrakant Pandit, who exorcised the ghosts of losing one at this very ground 23 summers ago. On the final day, Mumbai could only manage 269 in their second innings, leaving MP with a paltry target of 108, and they did it in style as Pandit won a record sixth national title as a coach.

"Very Deserving Of Coming Close": Sanjay Manjrekar On Ranji Trophy Star's Chances Of Test Call-Up

Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan set this year's edition of the Ranji Trophy alight just like he had last year as he registered yet another 900-run season. The 24-year-old scored a fine century in the Ranji Trophy final, and despite Madhya Pradesh looking set to win the title, he has made a strong case for a call-up to the Indian Test squad. Former India and Mumbai batter Sanjay Manjrekar said that while his aggressive and sometimes unorthodox style of batting can raise questions about whether he will make it at the Test level, he has come close to a national call-up on the back of his brilliant performances in India's First Class competiton.

Ranji Trophy Final, Day 5 Live Score Updates: Madhya Pradesh Look To Hang On vs Mumbai To Register First Title Win

Ranji Trophy Final, MUM vs MP, Day 5 Live Score Updates: Madhya Pradesh will look to manage their own on Day 5 of the ongoing Ranji Trophy final against Mumbai to seal their first title win. Mumbai are completely on the backfoot and they need to do all the heavy lifting as Madhya Pradesh look set to win the title on the basis of first-innings lead. Mumbai finished Day 4 at 113/2 in their second innings, trailing Madhya Pradesh by 49 runs. Madhya Pradesh were bowled out for 536 in the first innings, taking a 162-run lead that could prove to be the deciding factor, with the match headed towards a draw. Shams Mulani took a five-wicket haul for Mumbai. Hardik Tamore opened with Prithvi Shaw in Mumbai's second innings instead of Yashasvi Jaiswal, but the wicketkeeper-batter fell for 25 off 32 as Mumbai looked to score quickly. Captain Prithvi Shaw was also dismissed after a 52-ball 44 chasing a wide delivery from Gaurav Yadav. Earlier, Rajat Patidar's vigil was finally brought to an end by Tushar Deshpande but it was not before the batter scored 122 and helped Madhya Pradesh extend their lead beyond 100. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Ranji Trophy Final, Day 4: Rajat Patidar Hits Ton As Madhya Pradesh Lay One Hand On Coveted Trophy

Rajat Patidar stamped his class with an authoritative century to put Madhya Pradesh on the cusp of their historic Ranji Trophy triumph against 41-time champions Mumbai on a rain-hit fourth day of the summit clash here on Saturday. Havens opened up minutes before the tea break, and Madhya Pradesh finished their first innings at 536 soon after resumption with a game-changing lead of 162 runs, courtesy Patidar's superb 122, that had as many as 20 boundaries.

Rajat Patidar hits ton as Madhya Pradesh lay one hand on coveted Ranji Trophy

Havens opened up minutes before the tea break, and Madhya Pradesh finished their first innings at 536 soon after resumption with a game-changing lead of 162 runs, courtesy Patidar's superb 122, that had as many as 20 boundaries. Four hundreds have been scored by batters from either side but none oozed more class and competence than Patidar's, who was in a league of his own when it came to regal drives on both sides of the wicket. Day 4 : As it happenedAt stumps, Mumbai erased some of the deficit, reaching 113 for 2 with Prithvi Shaw (44 off 51 balls) and Hardik Tamore (25 off 32 balls), promoted up the order, showing some positive intent but throwing away their wickets in desperation for quick runs.

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Draw: India Clubbed With Brazil, Morocco, USA

Hosts India have been clubbed alongside football powerhouse Brazil, Morocco and the USA in a tough Group A for the upcoming U-17 FIFA Women's World Cup, the draw for which took place on Friday. The country is slated to host the tournament from October 11 to 30 across three venues. A total of 16 teams across four groups will be participating in the tournament. Matches of the quadrennial event will take place in Bhubaneshwar, Goa and Navi Mumbai. India will begin their campaign against the USA on October 11 (Tuesday) at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. Their second match will be against Morocco on October 14 (Friday) at the same venue. The home team's last group stage match against Brazil will be on October 17 (Monday).

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"Alex Ferguson Of Ranji Trophy": Dinesh Karthik Lauds Chandrakant Pandit After Madhya Pradesh Win Title

Madhya Pradesh create history with maiden Ranji Trophy triumph, beat Mumbai by six wickets

Ranji Trophy: Madhya Pradesh Create History With Maiden Title, Beat Mumbai By 6 Wickets

"Very Deserving Of Coming Close": Sanjay Manjrekar On Ranji Trophy Star's Chances Of Test Call-Up

Ranji Trophy Final, Day 5 Live Score Updates: Madhya Pradesh Look To Hang On vs Mumbai To Register First Title Win

Ranji Trophy Final, Day 4: Rajat Patidar Hits Ton As Madhya Pradesh Lay One Hand On Coveted Trophy

Rajat Patidar hits ton as Madhya Pradesh lay one hand on coveted Ranji Trophy

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Draw: India Clubbed With Brazil, Morocco, USA