Saurashtra dominated Delhi in a thrilling Ranji Trophy match, securing a stunning 10-wicket victory. The standout performance of the match came from none other than Ravindra Jadeja, who put on an exceptional display of bowling. Representing Saurashtra in the absence of Rishabh Pant, Jadeja’s brilliance with the ball led to his team’s resounding success.
The match was largely a battle of the bowlers, as several prominent Indian players, including Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubhman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, and Shreyas Iyer, were involved. However, all these stars faced significant struggles with the bat. Rishabh Pant, in particular, had a forgettable outing, failing to make an impact with the bat once again.
Jadeja, however, was a different story. In the first innings, he took an impressive 5 wickets, helping Saurashtra restrict Delhi to just 188 runs. Saurashtra then set a solid total of 271 runs, gaining an 83-run lead. In the second innings, Jadeja’s brilliant performance continued as he claimed 7 wickets, reducing Delhi to a mere 94 runs. Saurashtra chased down the target without losing a wicket, securing a dominant win.
Jadeja’s extraordinary 12-wicket haul in the match earned him the ‘Player of the Match’ award, marking his 36th instance of taking 5 or more wickets in a first-class match. His all-round brilliance with the ball played a pivotal role in Saurashtra’s comprehensive victory.
Meanwhile, in the match between Mumbai and Jammu & Kashmir, both Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal had disappointing performances. Rohit managed only 3 runs in the first innings and followed it up with 28 runs in the second innings, falling short of expectations. Despite the struggles of key players, Saurashtra’s exceptional bowling performance and Jadeja’s match-winning effort were the highlights of this exciting Ranji Trophy encounter.