Published: Nov 12, 2018, 08:25 PM (IST)
Edited: Nov 12, 2018, 08:25 PM (IST)
A round-up of the Elite B Group matches on day one of Round 2 of the 2018-19 Ranji Trophy
In a dramatic day at the Chaudhry Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium in Lahli on Monday, Jharkhand were able to gain a first-innings lead against Haryana after bowling them out for a paltry 81, but not before slipping to 120/6 on the opening day of Round 2 in the Elite Group C of the Ranji Trophy 2018-19 season.
Opting to bat, fast bowler Ajay Yadav’s four wickets scripted Haryana’s downfall at home. After wicketkeeper-batsman Navdeep Saini departed for 1 off Rahul Shukla, Yadav reduced Haryana to 51/3, accounting for the next two wickets – Shubham Rohilla (36) and Chaitanya Bishnoi (0). A batting collapse then ensued with as many as eight Haryana batsmen registering single-digit scores. For Jharkhand, Shukla claimed three wickets, while experienced pacer Varun Aaron snapped two.
In reply, Jharkhand’s first innings was not without drama. Pacer Ashish Hooda ran through the top order as Jharkhand slumped to 62/4 in the 19th over. However, captain Ishan Kishan managed to stem the flow of wickets and remained unbeaten on 23, while Anukul Roy was not out on 1 as Jharkhand were 120/6, with a vital lead of 39 runs at stumps.
Brief scores: Jharkhand 120/6 (Ashish Hooda 4/32) lead Haryana 81 all out (Ajay Yadav 4/24) by 39 runs
At the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Rajasthan ended their opening day at 45/1, trailing Services by 183 runs. Opting to bat, Services were bowled out for 228. Opener Aanshul Gupta top scored with 54 off 119. Vikas Hathwala’s 49 ensured the visitors to a competitive first-innings total. Left-arm pacer TM Ul-Haq snapped four wickets for Rajasthan, while Aniket Choudhary claimed three.
In reply, Rajasthan lost opener Amitkumar Gautam for 1 after he edged it behind to wicketkeeper Rajat Paliwal off Diwesh Gurdev Pathania. At stumps, wicketkeeper-batsman Chetan Bisht was on 22, while captain Mahipal Lomror was on 15.
Brief scores: Rajasthan 45/1 trail Services 228 all out (Aanshul Gupta 54; TM Ul-Haq 4/61) by 183 runs
At the Goa Cricket Association Academy in Porvorim, Sumiran Amonkar’s unbeaten 69 helped Goa end their opening day at a strong 216/2 against Jammu and Kashmir. Put into bat, Goa lost their first wicket with 76 on the board. Amogh Desai was caught by Ian Chauhan off Irfan Pathan for 43.
An 89-run partnership for the second wicket followed between captain Sagun Kamat and Amonkar. Kamat, after smashing 57 off 86, departed after he was caught by substitute fielder Obaid Haroon off Umar Nazir. At stumps, Amit Verma (37) and Amonkar were well set and will look to score big the next day.
Brief scores: Goa 216/2 (Sumiran Amonkar 69*) versus Jammu and Kashmir
At the MBB Stadium in Agartala, Assam, put into bat, ended day one at 268/4 against Tripura, courtesy a brilliant 159-run partnership for the opening wicket between Rishav Das and Praviz Aziz.
Das was the first to depart for 70 after he was caught by Udiyan Bose off Abhijit Sarkar. Das smashed 12 boundaries in his 145-ball knock. Sibsankar Roy scored just one after Sarkar added another to his tally. Gokul Sharma added two to the total. Aziz followed his team-mate back to the pavilion in the next over after Harmeet Singh ended his fine 167-ball 88, an innings that was laced with 14 boudnaries and one six. At stumps, Riyan Parag was on 40, while captain Amit Sinha was on 51.
Brief scores: Assam 268/4 (Parviz Aziz 80, Rishav Das 70) versus Tripura
