Last Update: January 06, 2023, 00:16 IST
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Himanshu Mantri scored a brilliant 126 before Madhya Pradesh declared at 257 for 5 and set Vidarbha a target of 407 in their Ranji Trophy Group D match.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Himanshu Mantri hit a brilliant century (126, 194 balls, 16 fours, 2 sixes) in the second innings to help defending champions Madhya Pradesh post 257 for 5 and thrash Vidarbha for 407 in their Ranji Trophy Group D match. Gave the target of on Thursday.
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Earlier in the day, MP bowlers polished off Vidarbha’s tail by adding just 13 more runs to their overnight score of 147.
Pacer Avesh Khan took seven wickets adding Nachiket Bhute (12) and Lalit Yadav (4). Earlier on Wednesday, he had rocked the top order of Vidarbha. Opener SR Ramaswamy (58, 189 balls, 5 fours) put up a hand-to-hand fight before being the last man out. He was caught by Puneet Date off the bowling of Kumar Kartikeya Singh.
In the second innings, the minister batted well to bring the MP in-charge to power. His 120-run partnership with Shubham Sharma (55) for the second wicket provided inspiration. Later, he was involved in a half-century partnership with Rajat Patidar (38) to help the team take the lead.
Vidarbha ended the third day at 13 for 1 with Avesh Khan lbw to SR Ramaswamy (6).
Meanwhile, Punjab beat Gujarat by 380 runs in Valsad. The hosts’ batting faltered for the second time, being bowled out for 138 in their chase of 519 for victory, with only Manan Hingrajya (74 not out), Priyesh Patel (37) and Karan Patel (25) reaching double figures. .
In Surat, Railways crushed Jammu and Kashmir by an innings and 73 runs to collect seven points.
Abbreviated Score:
In Valsad: Punjab 286 all out and 329 for 9 (Naman Dhir 134, Mayank Markande 62 not out; Chintan Gaja 3/104) reduced Gujarat to 97 in 34.2 overs (Baltej Singh 7/28) and 138 all out in 35.4. overs (Manan Hingrajia 74 not out, Priyesh Patel 37; Baltej Singh 4/38, M Markande 3/16) by 380 runs. Punjab: 6 points, Gujarat: 0.
In Indore: Madhya Pradesh 309 all out in 108.2 overs (Rajat Patidar 121) and 257 for 5 declared in 68 overs (Himanshu Mantri 126, Shubham Sharma 55, R Patidar 38) vs Vidarbha 160 all out in 71 overs and 1 wicket in 5 overs 13 runs).
In Surat: Railways all out for 427 in 105.1 overs (Mohammed Saif 233 not out) dismissed J&K for 161 in 60.3 overs (Suryash Raina 48; Akash Pandey 6/49) and 193 all out in 62.4 overs (Fazil Rashid 53, Auqib Nabi 31) Akash Pandey 4/58) from an innings and 73 runs. Railways: 7 marks, Jammu and Kashmir: 0.
In Agartala: Chandigarh 455 for 3 in 114.4 overs (Manan Vohra 200, Kunal Mahajan 162 batting) vs Tripura.
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