Saurashtra vs Delhi
Delhi’s batting woes in Rajkot continued as Ravindra Jadeja dismantled them for the second consecutive day, wrapping up the game inside two days. After bagging a five-wicket haul on Day 1, Jadeja picked up where he left off. Saurashtra, trailing 25 runs overnight, erased the deficit and posted 271 to secure an 83-run lead. Jadeja then wreaked havoc with the ball, claiming seven wickets as Delhi crumbled for just 94. Ayush Badoni was the lone fighter with 44, but Jadeja’s match figures of 12 wickets, aided by Jaydev Unadkat’s support, ensured Saurashtra’s dominance, reports Live Cricket Score.
Karnataka vs Punjab
Smaran Ravichandran produced a masterclass at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, smashing a double century to put Karnataka in complete control against Punjab. Starting the day at 199/4, Karnataka piled up 475 runs, with Ravichandran leading the charge. Despite several batters getting starts, none crossed 34 as Ravichandran shouldered the bulk of the scoring. The mammoth total gave Karnataka a 420-run first-innings lead. Punjab, facing an uphill task, faltered early and ended the day at 24/2.
Mumbai vs Jammu and Kashmir
Mumbai staged a remarkable lower-order fightback against Jammu and Kashmir to keep themselves alive in a thrilling contest. After J&K built an 86-run first-innings lead, Mumbai found themselves in deep trouble at 101/7 in their second innings, leading by just 15. However, Shardul Thakur and Tanush Kotian turned the tide, adding an unbroken 173-run stand-off of 234 balls. Thakur notched a brilliant century, taking Mumbai’s lead to 188 by stumps, with the potential to stretch it further on Day 3.
Jharkhand vs Chhattisgarh
Jharkhand’s top-order brilliance secured a substantial first-innings lead against Chhattisgarh on Day 2. Opener Kumar Suraj anchored the innings with a composed century, supported by Sharandeep Bhatia’s 69 and Utkarsh Singh’s brisk 62. Their contributions helped Jharkhand recover from early pressure and end the day at 74 runs ahead with six wickets still in hand. Skipper Ishan Kishan chipped in with some fireworks but fell after smashing a couple of sixes.
Haryana vs Bengal
Haryana clawed their way back into the contest against Bengal with a stellar bowling display and a solid batting effort on Day 2. After a subpar showing with the bat on Day 1, Haryana’s Anuj Thakral grabbed six wickets to bundle out Bengal and secure a 33-run first-innings lead. Their openers set the tone in the second innings before Himanshu Rana and Nishant Sindhu carried the momentum forward, taking Haryana to 158/2 and extending the lead to 191.
Tamil Nadu vs Chandigarh
Tamil Nadu’s bowlers turned the game on its head against Chandigarh, with Ajith Ram and Sai Kishore sharing eight wickets to bowl out the opposition for 204. Chandigarh, cruising at 176/2 thanks to Shivam Bhambri’s century, suffered a shocking collapse, losing their last eight wickets for just 28 runs. Tamil Nadu capitalized on the first-innings lead of 97 but lost two quick wickets before stumps. Their lead now stands at 124.
Kerala vs Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh bounced back spectacularly against Kerala, who had been in command after Day 1. Resuming at 54/0, Kerala faltered as Avesh Khan and Aryan Pandey ran through the lineup, restricting Kerala to a slender 7-run lead. MP responded strongly with the bat, with Rajat Patidar (50*) and Shubham Sharma (46*) guiding them to 133/2 by stumps, leading by 133 runs and setting up an intriguing Day 3.
Gujarat vs Uttarakhand
Gujarat tightened their grip on the contest against Uttarakhand with a dominant display on Day 2. Resuming at 190/4, Manan Hingrajia and Jaymeet Patel combined for a double-century partnership, scoring centuries in contrasting styles. Gujarat posted a commanding total, securing a 278-run lead. Uttarakhand’s fightback fizzled out quickly as they lost four wickets before stumps, still trailing by 204 runs.
Maharashtra vs Baroda
Maharashtra seized control in Nasik with a commanding all-round display. After posting 297 earlier in the day, their bowlers worked in tandem to skittle Baroda for just 145. Mitesh Patel’s 61 and Mahesh Pithiya’s quick 36 were the only notable contributions for Baroda. Maharashtra’s second innings began shakily, but Ruturaj Gaikwad’s unbeaten 66 off 54 balls extended their lead to 275 by the end of the day.
Rajasthan vs Vidarbha
Rajasthan edged ahead in their clash against Vidarbha thanks to a strong lower-order resistance and incisive bowling. Resuming at 89/5, Mahipal Lomror’s 72 and Samarpit Joshi’s 78 powered Rajasthan to 265, giving them a crucial 100-run lead. Vidarbha struggled in reply, losing their top four for just 84 runs. By stumps, they trailed by 16 runs with six wickets in hand, leaving Rajasthan in the driver’s seat.
