Mon Oct 14 08:22:03 UTC 2024: ## Punjab Takes Control in Ranji Trophy Match Against Kerala
**Thiruvananthapuram:** Punjab has taken a commanding lead in their Ranji Trophy Group C match against Kerala, currently enjoying a 38-run advantage. At the end of day 3, Punjab is sitting comfortably at 23/3 in their second innings.
Punjab’s first innings total of 194 gave them a 15-run lead after Kerala was bowled out for 179. Mayank Markande was the star bowler for Punjab, claiming six wickets for just 59 runs, effectively dismantling the Kerala batting lineup.
Kerala’s best performance came from wicketkeeper-batter Mohammed Asraruddin, who top-scored with 38 runs. Other notable contributions came from Vatsal Govind (28), Vishnu Vinod (20*), Akshay Chandran (17), Jalaj Saxena (17), and Rohan Kunnummal (15).
Punjab’s first innings was also marred by poor performance, with both Aditya Sarvate and Jalaj Saxena taking five wickets each, restricting Punjab to a score below 200. Ramandeep Singh was the top scorer for Punjab with 43 runs.
The match is now poised for an exciting climax, with Punjab needing just 220 runs to secure victory against Kerala.
In another Group A match, reigning champions Mumbai are chasing a target of 262 runs to defeat Baroda.
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