Ranji Trophy 2014-15: 26 wickets on Day One sees Haryana begin 2nd innings against Gujarat

26 wickets on Day One sees Haryana in 2nd innings

Ahmedabad: In a rare occurrence on a cricket pitch, 26 wickets fell on day one of the Ranji Trophy Group B match between Haryana and Gujarat at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium here today.

By the end of an action-packed day, Haryana were 71 for six in their second innings, leading the hosts by 75 runs.

Spinners ruled the roost with Ramesh Powar (5/40) and Amit Mishra (5/37) taking five wickets each for Gujarat and Haryana respectively. Home team’s left-arm medium pacer Rush Kalaria gave his team a slight edge going into day two by taking four wickets each in either innings.

Opting to bat on a tricky surface, Haryana managed 129 in 31.5 overs. Gujarat replied with 125 runs in 29.2 overs.

Brief scores: Haryana 121 in 31.5 overs (Jayant Yadav 38; Ramesh Powar 5 for 40) and 71 for 6 in 24 overs (Sachin Rana 30; Rush Kalaria 4 for 17) lead Gujarat 125 in 29.2 overs (Parthiv Patel 43; Amit Mishra 5 for 37) by 75 runs.