"Ranji Trophy 2025 Match Report: Tamil Nadu's Dominant Win Over Saurashtra with Stellar Bowling Performance"

 In a thrilling encounter at the Sri Ramakrishna College Ground in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu's pacers dominated as they secured an innings and 70-run victory over Saurashtra in the opening round of the Ranji Trophy.

First Innings:

Saurashtra won the toss and elected to bat first. They were bowled out for 203 runs, with Cheteshwar Pujara top-scoring with 22 runs. Tamil Nadu's bowlers, led by Gurjapneet Singh, delivered a disciplined performance, taking 15 of the 20 wickets in the match.

Second Innings:

In response, Tamil Nadu posted a formidable 367 runs. Shahrukh Khan's aggressive 80 runs off 60 balls and R. Sai Kishore's steady 60 runs were the highlights. Saurashtra's bowlers struggled to contain the batting onslaught.

Saurashtra's Second Innings:

Facing a daunting target, Saurashtra resumed on the final day at 35 for five. They were bowled out for just 94 runs in 40.4 overs. Gurjapneet Singh was the standout bowler, claiming six wickets for 22 runs, while R. Sonu Yadav supported with three wickets for 29 runs. This comprehensive performance led Tamil Nadu to a commanding victory.


This victory underscores Tamil Nadu's strength, particularly their pacers, setting a positive tone for the rest of the tournament.

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