Sat Nov 16 08:36:07 UTC 2024: ## Ranji Trophy Roundup: Dominant Wins and Tense Finishes Mark Day 4
**[City, State] –** Day 4 of the Ranji Trophy saw a mixed bag of results, with several teams securing emphatic victories while others face uphill battles heading into the final day. Several teams achieved innings victories, showcasing dominant performances. Saurashtra defeated their opponents by an innings and 59 runs, Goa won by a massive innings and 551 runs, Punjab triumphed by an innings and 67 runs, and Baroda secured a commanding innings and 261-run win. Tamil Nadu also recorded an innings and 25-run victory. Himachal Pradesh managed an innings and 17-run win. NSW also secured an innings and 1-run victory.
However, several matches remain tightly contested. Madhya Pradesh needs 100 runs to avoid an innings defeat, while Karnataka requires 245 runs for victory. Several teams find themselves trailing significantly, including Delhi (64 runs), Gujarat (129 runs), Uttarakhand (211 runs), and Assam (48 runs). Conversely, Kerala enjoys a comfortable 145-run lead, Manipur leads by 183 runs, and Nagaland holds a substantial 398-run advantage. Hyderabad trails by a narrow 14 runs.
In other news, the upcoming Pakistan vs. Australia T20I series is set to begin, with Pakistan aiming to continue their winning momentum from the ODI series. Australia will be fielding a weakened team, missing key players like Mitchell Starc and Mitchell Marsh. Josh Inglis will captain the Australian T20I side for the first time, and Mitchell Connolly has been ruled out due to a fractured hand. The Cricket Australia CEO has defended the selectors’ decision to rest players from the ODI series decider.
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