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Ranji Trophy: Karnataka Dominates Punjab With Ravichandran Smaran's Double Ton

Punjab skipper Shubman Gill endured a tough day as Karnataka posted a mammoth 475, built around Ravichandran Smaran's maiden first-class double ton that put the hosts firmly in the driver's seat in their Elite Group C Ranji Trophy match Friday. After a poor show with the bat on the opening day, it was another difficult day for Gill on the field as his bowlers failed to apply pressure on the opposition. Resuming on 199 for 4, overnight batter Smaran dominated proceedings with a superb 277-ball 203, almost single-handedly taking Punjab to the huge total.

Ranji Trophy: Ravindra Jadeja Scalps 12 As Saurashtra Trounce Risabh Pant's Delhi Inside Two Days

Ravindra Jadeja was unplayable on a spinners' paradise and added another seven to his first innings five-for as Saurashtra all but ensured Delhi's exit from Ranji Trophy with a 10-wicket victory inside two days in Group D, on Friday. While the famed Indian batters were huge flops across games, all-rounder Jadeja showed why he is still menacing on tracks that offer significant help. The hosts pounded Delhi by dismissing them for a mere 94 in 25.2 overs in their second innings. This was after Saurashtra did well enough to score 271.

Huge Controversy In Ranji Trophy As Shreyas Iyer Survives Caught Behind Appeal. Jammu And Kashmir Players In Shock

A huge controversy erupted during Day 2 of the ongoing Ranji Trophy fixture featuring Mumbai and Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. Notably, Mumbai batter Shreyas Iyer was given not out despite an apparent edge through to the keeper. The incident happened on the second ball of the 19th over of Mumbai's innings at the Bandra Kurla Complex Cricket Ground. Iyer tried to drive pacer Umar Nazir through covers, but he mistimed his shot and the ball went straight to the keeper Kanhaiya Wadhawan. However, there was a huge noise as the ball went past Iyer's bat. Nazir and Wadhawan went up in unison, celebrating even before umpire raised his finger.

Ranji Trophy: Shardul Thakur, Tanush Kotian Rescue Mumbai Against Jammu And Kashmir

A resolute Shardul Thakur played the rescue act to perfection for the star-studded but misfiring Mumbai, as his second first-class hundred brought the Ranji Trophy defending champions back from the brink in their Elite Group A clash against Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. Having conceded a huge 86-run lead in the first innings, Mumbai were left tottering at 101/7 in the second innings when Thakur and Tanush Kotian put on a robust 173-run unbeaten stand for the eighth wicket to turn the tables on J&K.

Saurashtra vs Delhi Live Score Updates, Ranji Trophy Day 2: Saurashtra Aim To Continue Dominance

Saurashtra vs Delhi Live Updates, Ranji Trophy: Saurashra will aim to continue their dominance over Delhi on Day 2 as well at Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot. On Thursday, Ravindra Jadeja's excellent all-round effort - 5 wickets and 38 runs - outshone Rishabh Pant's minuscule 10-ball 1 as Saurashtra gained good foothold over a shoddy Delhi after Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match.

Kolkata Knight Riders Star Returns To Bat After Ankle Injury In Ranji Trophy. Internet Says "Fighter Hai..."

Madhya Pradesh (MP) all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer fought an injury on Thursday to return to bat for his side on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy game against Kerala at Thiruvananthapuram. India all-rounder Iyer, who was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for a massive sum of Rs 23.75 crore at IPL 2025 auction in December last year, first came out to bat when MP were reeling at 49 for 4. Playing just three balls into his innings, he twisted his ankle and fell on the ground. The pain he was going through was quite visible and such serious was the injury that the batter had to be carried off the field.

Mumbai vs Jammu and Kashmir Live Updates, Ranji Trophy Day 2: Mumbai Aim To Bounce Back

Mumbai vs Jammu and Kashmir Live Updates, Ranji Trophy Day 2: Jammu and Kashmir will aim to extend their lead over Mumbai on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy game at Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC, Mumbai. India skipper Rohit Sharma's poor form in red-ball cricket continued as he fell for a 19-ball 3 before Mumbai conceded a first-innings lead against Jammu and Kashmir in their Elite Group A match in the Ranji Trophy on Thursday. Electing to bat on a green-top wicket proved costly for the Ajinkya Rahane-led side as Mumbai were shot out for a mere 120, and in reply, J&K finished the opening day's play at 174/7 for a lead of 54 runs. As many as 17 wickets fell in the day's play. Shardul Thakur saved Mumbai some blushes as his 57-ball 51 with five fours and two sixes dragged them from a perilous 47/7 past the 100-run mark. (Live Scorecard)

Who Is Umar Nazir Mir: 6-Foot-4 Tall Jammu And Kashmir Fast Bowler Who Dismissed Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane And Shivam Dube

Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Umar Nazir Mir produced a brilliant spell as he dismissed Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane and Shivam Dube during the Ranji Trophy match against Mumbai on Thursday. The 31-year-old troubles batters with his pace and bounce as Mumbai kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Mir dismissed Rohit for 3 with a short-pitched delivery and then clean bowled Rahane for 12. Dube was dismissed for a duck as he was caught by Kanhaiya Wadhawan. It was a stunning show from Mir who is an experienced campaigner for Jammu and Kashmir in domestic cricket.

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Ranji Trophy: Karnataka Dominates Punjab With Ravichandran Smaran's Double Ton

Ranji Trophy: Ravindra Jadeja Scalps 12 As Saurashtra Trounce Risabh Pant's Delhi Inside Two Days

Huge Controversy In Ranji Trophy As Shreyas Iyer Survives Caught Behind Appeal. Jammu And Kashmir Players In Shock

Ranji Trophy: Shardul Thakur, Tanush Kotian Rescue Mumbai Against Jammu And Kashmir

Saurashtra vs Delhi Live Score Updates, Ranji Trophy Day 2: Saurashtra Aim To Continue Dominance

Kolkata Knight Riders Star Returns To Bat After Ankle Injury In Ranji Trophy. Internet Says "Fighter Hai..."

Mumbai vs Jammu and Kashmir Live Updates, Ranji Trophy Day 2: Mumbai Aim To Bounce Back

Who Is Umar Nazir Mir: 6-Foot-4 Tall Jammu And Kashmir Fast Bowler Who Dismissed Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane And Shivam Dube