Ranji Trophy 2013-14: Rishi Dhawan takes Himachal Pradesh to thumping victory over Jammu and Kashmir

Rishi Dhawan bagged five for 51 © AFP (Representational Picture)

Dharamsala: Nov 16, 2013

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Pacer Rishi Dhawan grabbed a five-wicket haul as Himachal Pradesh crushed Jammu and Kashmir to an innings and 192-run defeat in their Ranji Trophy Group C match on Saturday.

Himachal pacers led by Dhawan (5/51) wreaked havoc as they dismissed J&K, who started Day Three on 14 for one, for just 88 in 26.4 overs at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamsala.

Twenty-three-year-old Dhawan, who finished with match figures of nine for 121, was ably supported by his new-ball partner Vikramjeet Malik (2/21) and debutant seamer Akshay Chauhan (3/14).

Brief scores:

Jammu and Kashmir 178 & 88 (Manik Gupta 18, Obaid Haroon 18; Rishi Dhawan 5 for 51) beat Himachal Pradesh 458 by 192 runs