Sun Nov 17 07:00:00 UTC 2024: **Ranji Trophy Roundup: Badoni’s Double Ton Highlights Day of Thrilling Finishes and Tense Draws**
Several Ranji Trophy matches concluded on a dramatic note, with a mix of resounding victories and nail-biting draws. Ayush Badoni stole the show with a breathtaking 205* in Delhi’s drawn match against Jharkhand, his aggressive innings featuring 16 fours and 10 sixes securing a crucial first-innings lead for his team.
Elsewhere, Tamil Nadu secured a convincing innings and 25-run win over Railways, thanks to a combined 8-wicket haul from S Ajith Ram (4-30) and Sonu Yadav (4-50). Saurashtra also triumphed, beating Chandigarh by an innings and 59 runs. Bengal edged out Madhya Pradesh by 11 runs in a thrilling encounter, with Shahbaz Ahmed (4-48), Rohit Kumar, and Mohammed Shami leading the bowling attack.
Several matches ended in draws despite tense finishes. Karnataka held on against Uttar Pradesh despite losing five wickets in the final sessions. Uttarakhand also secured a draw against Rajasthan, thanks to fifties from Ravikumar Samarth and Yuvraj Chaudhary. Kerala’s match against Haryana and Assam’s game against Chhattisgarh also concluded in draws.
Mumbai enjoyed a comfortable nine-wicket victory over Services, with Angkrish Raghuvanshi (55*) and Siddhesh Lad (73*) steering them to victory. Hyderabad managed a draw against Andhra, despite Tanmay Agarwal’s near-century, and Gujarat held on for a thrilling draw against Vidarbha in a tense final session. The Ranji Trophy continues to provide plenty of excitement and drama.
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