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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.

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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.

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

India vs Leicestershire, Tour Match, Day 4 Live Score Updates: Shardul Thakur Breaks Opening Partnership Of Leicestershire

Foakes out of Test with Covid-19; Billings comes in for England

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

Mithali Raj is an inspiration to many, says PM Narendra Modi

Ben Foakes replaced by Sam Billings at Headingley after positive Covid-19 test

COVID rules England wicketkeeper Foakes out of third NZ test