Published: Oct 18, 2015, 03:12 PM (IST)
Edited: Oct 18, 2015, 03:12 PM (IST)
Malappuram (Kerala): Left-arm spinner Shahbaz Nadeem bagged a seven-wicket haul to help Jharkhand outplay Kerala by 133 runs on the fourth and final day of the Group C Ranji Trophy cricket encounter, here today. Chasing 317 for a win at the Perintalmanna Cricket Stadium, the Sanju Samson-led Kerala were bundled out for 183 after the host batsmen failed to counter Nadeem’s (7-64) spin. Captain and pace spearhead Varun Aaron, who wnet wicketless in the second innings, had contributed with a five-wicket haul in the first. Jharkhand opener Ishan Kishan, who top-scored with a valuable 58 in the second innings and the visiting team’s middle-order also contributed to the win. cricket score, Kerala vs Jharkhand, Ranji Trophy 2015-16, Group C match, Day 4 at Malappuram: Jharkhand won by 133 runs
Akshay Kodoth was the top scorer for Kerala in the final innings for his 72 runs from 144 balls. Meanwhile, Delhi went passed Haryana in their round 3 match by four wickets on the final day. Chasing 225 in the final innings, Unmukt Chand top scored for Delhi as the opener scored 99 from 143 deliveries.
Brief Scores:
Jharkhand 202 and 262 (Ishan Kishan 58, Saurabh Tiwary 46; Monish Kareparambil 5-66) defeated Kerala 183 all out in 63.5 overs (Akshay Kodoth 72; Shahbaz Nadeem 7-64) by 133 runs.
