Jadeja’s all-round brilliance seals victory for Saurashtra; Thakur’s ton rescues Mumbai in a dramatic second day of Phase 2 matches
New Delhi, January 24: Day two of the Ranji Trophy Phase 2 matches saw Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur steal the spotlight with game-changing performances. Jadeja’s 12-wicket haul powered Saurashtra to a commanding win over Delhi, while Thakur’s blistering century pulled Mumbai out of trouble against Jammu and Kashmir.
Jadeja Dominates for Saurashtra
In a Group D encounter in Rajkot, Saurashtra cruised to a 10-wicket victory over Delhi. Ravindra Jadeja was the star of the show, taking 5/66 in the first innings and 7/38 in the second. Delhi was bowled out for just 188 in their first innings, despite a fighting 60 from skipper Yash Dhull.
Saurashtra responded with 271, gaining an 83-run lead. Harvik Desai’s 93 and Arpit Vasavada’s 62 provided stability, while Jadeja contributed a quick-fire 38. Delhi crumbled under Jadeja’s spin in their second innings, managing only 94 runs. Saurashtra chased the modest 12-run target with ease.
Shardul Thakur’s Century Rescues Mumbai
In a dramatic Group A clash against J&K, Mumbai faced an 84-run deficit after being bowled out for 120 in their first innings. J&K posted 206, led by Shubham Khajuria (53) and Abid Mushtaq (44).
Mumbai’s second innings started poorly, with Rohit Sharma’s brisk 28 and Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 26 providing brief hope. However, the team slumped to 101/7. Enter Shardul Thakur, whose unbeaten 113 off 119 balls, including 17 boundaries, turned the tide. Partnering with Tanush Kotian (58*), the duo added 173 runs to propel Mumbai to 274/7, giving them a 188-run lead.
Gill’s Punjab Struggles Against Karnataka
At M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Punjab faced a daunting task against Karnataka. After being bowled out for a paltry 55 in their first innings, Punjab ended day two at 24/2, trailing by 396 runs. Karnataka, led by Smaran Ravichandran’s 203, posted a mammoth 475. Mayank Markande and Jassinder Singh took three wickets each for Punjab.
Ruturaj Gaikwad Shines for Maharashtra
In the Maharashtra-Baroda clash, skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad scored an unbeaten 66 to guide his team to 123/2 at stumps, with a commanding 275-run lead. Earlier, Maharashtra posted 297, thanks to Saurabh Nawale’s 83. Baroda replied with 145, with Atit Sheth grabbing 6/71.
Takeaway:
Day two of the Ranji Trophy Phase 2 highlighted the depth of talent in Indian domestic cricket. Ravindra Jadeja’s dominance and Shardul Thakur’s resilience stood out, reaffirming their value in high-stakes matches. The Ranji Trophy continues to serve as a testament to the competitive spirit and skill in India’s cricketing landscape.
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