Guwahati: Virtually out of quarterfinal race, Delhi’s disappointing marketing campaign within the Ranji Trophy continued as Chhattisgarh posted 290 for 4 on the opening day of their elite Group H match right here on Thursday. Electing to bat, Chhattisgarh rode on half-centuries from Ajay Mandal (63 off 90 balls), Amandeep Khare (68 not out off 170) and Shashank Singh (75 not out) to pile up an enormous rating in 90 overs and take their aspect to a robust place within the four-day contest.
Mandal and Singh stitched 147 runs for the unconquered fifth wicket to take Chhattisgarh ahead. Besides, Sanidhya Hurkat (44) and skipper Harpreet Singh (21) additionally made helpful contributions with the bat. Left-arm spinner Vikas Mishra (2/65) was the choose of the bowlers for Delhi.
Delhi are languishing on the final spot within the four-team Group H with only one level from two video games and for the Pradeep Sangwan-led aspect, the event is nearly as good as over and solely seven factors (together with a bonus) within the ongoing match in opposition to Chhattisgarh will give them a slim likelihood in concept. Chhattisgarh, then again, are main the group with seven factors from two video games. Tamil Nadu submit 256 for 7 in opposition to Jharkhand
************************************* Meanwhile within the second Group H match right here, Baba Indrajith smashed a fast century, whereas Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore made 81 as Tamil Nadu ended Day 1 on 256 for seven in opposition to Jharkhand.
Indrajith performed an aggressive knock, scoring 100 off 132 balls with the assistance of 11 boundaries and two sixes. Indrajith and Sai Kishore shared 171 runs for the fifth wicket after Tamil Nadu discovered themselves in a spot of trouble at 32 for 4 after electing to bat. Sai Kishore struck 11 fours throughout his 179-ball knock.
Rahul Shukla (3/57) picked up three wickets for Jharkhand, whereas Anukul Roy (2/29) accounted for 2 dismissals. With six factors apiece from two video games every, each Tamil Nadu and Jharkhand are nonetheless within the reckoning for a quarterfinal berth.
Brief Scores: Chhattisgarh: 290 for 4 in 90 overs (Shashank Singh 75 not out, Amandeep Khare 68 not out, Ajay Mandal 63; Vikas Mishra 2/65) vs Delhi. Tamil Nadu: 256 for 7 in 72 overs (Baba Indrajith 100, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore 81; Rahul Shukla 3/57) vs Jharkhand.
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