Kolkata Knight Riders pacer Harshit Rana showcased his versatility in the Ranji Trophy by scoring 59 off 78 balls for Delhi against Assam. Overlooked in the first two games, all-rounder Sumit Mathur made a significant impact with a composed century, positioning Delhi for an outright victory on day three of the Group D match. Starting at a precarious 214 for 6 in response to Assam’s 330, Mathur (112 off 230 balls) first partnered with Harshit Rana in a 99-run stand for the seventh wicket. He then combined forces with Siddhanth Sharma (89 off 128 balls), adding another 166 runs, taking Delhi’s score to 454. Impressively, the last four wickets contributed 272 runs, helping Delhi secure a 124-run lead and three valuable points. New Indian Star Claims 5-Wicket Haul and Scores Half-Century in Ranji Trophy Match.
Delhi’s pacers Harshit Rana and Money Grewal capitalized on this advantage, reducing Assam to 44 for 3 in their second innings. Even if Assam manages to surpass Delhi’s score, Delhi will aim to minimize the target on the final day to secure a victory. With four points from two previous games, Delhi is aiming to reach at least six points, if not seven, in their campaign.
Sumit Mathur, left out of the initial games despite taking nine wickets on his debut last season, made a case for his inclusion with this century, showing excellent skill and patience. Harshit Rana, selected for India’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy squad, added to his five-wicket haul by hitting some powerful shots, including sixes over long-on, long-off, and mid-wicket. Mathur, a left-hander, played his natural game, hitting 10 fours and two sixes, while Sharma’s strokes through the covers added to the excitement.New Indian Star Claims 5-Wicket Haul and Scores Half-Century in Ranji Trophy Match.
In the Vidarbha vs. Uttarakhand match, fifties by Yash Rathod and Dhruv Shorey helped Vidarbha to 255 for 6 in their second innings, leading by 292 runs at stumps. Akshay Karnewar’s unbeaten 30 ensured Vidarbha crossed 250, while earlier, veteran off-spinner Akshay Wakhare took four wickets to help Vidarbha secure a slender 37-run lead.
Meanwhile, in the Tripura vs. Mumbai match, pacers Manisankar Murasingh and Abhijit Sarkar dismissed both Mumbai openers in the closing minutes on day three, leaving the 42-time champions at a fragile 7 for 2. Tripura, who started at 60/1, batted confidently to post 302, cutting Mumbai’s lead to 148 runs. Jiwanjot Singh’s century (118 off 188 balls) and partnerships with Sridam Paul and Mandeep Singh showcased their resilience.New Indian Star Claims 5-Wicket Haul and Scores Half-Century in Ranji Trophy Match.
These thrilling encounters across multiple games have highlighted emerging talents and shifting match dynamics, setting the stage for potentially decisive outcomes on the final day.
