Chandigarh Clinches Victory Over Chhattisgarh
Chandigarh beat Chhattisgarh by 54 runs in their Elite Group D Ranji Trophy match on Sunday. Pacer Jagjit Singh played a key role in the win with his stunning performance, taking 6 wickets for 51 runs. He helped Chandigarh defend a modest target of 177. Chhattisgarh fell short, getting bowled out for 122.
A Strong Team Effort, but Missed Quarterfinals
Chandigarh’s victory pushed them to 25 points, tying with Saurashtra and Tamil Nadu in the Group D standings. Despite this, they narrowly missed out on a quarterfinal spot due to fewer bonus-point wins this season.
Chandigarh’s Second Innings: Contributions from Key Players
Chandigarh resumed play on the fourth day at 222/4 in their second innings but couldn’t extend their score much. The team was eventually dismissed for 299. Ravi Kiran of Chhattisgarh took 5 wickets for 63 runs, limiting Chandigarh’s progress.
Captain Manan Vohra top-scored with 54 runs. Mayank Sidhu contributed 47, while Amrit Lubana scored 43. Their combined efforts allowed Chandigarh to set a competitive target for Chhattisgarh.
Chhattisgarh Struggles in the Chase
Chhattisgarh struggled to chase 177. Jagjit Singh’s lethal pace bowling destroyed their batting lineup, and they were bowled out for 122 in 30.1 overs. Vishu Kashyap supported well, taking 3 wickets.
Aayush Pandey was the top scorer for Chhattisgarh, hitting 41 runs off 74 balls. He struck eight boundaries but couldn’t lead his team to victory. Prateek Yadav (27) and Sumit Ruikar (26) fought hard, but both were dismissed cheaply.
A Promising End to Chandigarh’s Campaign
Chandigarh’s victory, built on Jagjit’s heroics, ended their campaign on a high note. Though they missed the quarterfinals, their strong performance leaves a lot of promise for future seasons
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