Ranji Trophy Day 2 saw some stunning batting performances. However, Tushar Deshpande made it to the headline with a brilliant spell. Ravindra Jadeja stole the show with a classic innings at home.
Tushar Deshpande impresses with the ball
Mumbai completely dominated Day 2 as they piled up 429 runs against Chandigarh. Siddhesh Lad’s 86 was highlight of the innings along with some other sensational contributions from Day 1. Mumbai bowlers came out with lethal intent as Tushar Deshpande claimed a hat-trick dismantling their top order. Chandigarh were bowled out for a paltry 78 in their first innings. They are now 0/1 after Mumbai enforced follow on at the end of Day 2.
Bengal batters take charge with double hundreds
Bengal took firm command of their Group match against Delhi on Day 2. After bowling out Delhi for 240 on the opening day, thanks to the magnificent spell of 4/59 by Mohammed Shami, Bengal batter took the charge on Day 2. They capitalized on the momentum although Abhimanyu Easwaran fell early for 34. Sudip Gharami stepped up with a stellar knock (122*) and he was supported by Abhishek Porel. Abhishek scored 114*. Thanks to the duo, Bengal reach 304/3 by stumps after taking a comfortable lead of 64 runs with seven wickets in hand.
Jadeja’s magnificence on display against Chhattisgarh
Saurashtra put up a commanding batting display on Day 2, anchored brilliantly by the return of star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Playing on his home turf in Rajkot, Jadeja showcased his immense class by crafting a magnificent 102, bringing up his 16th first-class century. His fluent knock anchored Saurashtra’s lower and middle order. Prerak Mankad also smashed 120 decorated with 15 fours and helped the side score a formidable 329. In reply, Chhattisgarh ended the day on 122/3 with Anuj Tiwary batting on 72*.
Uttar Pradesh extended their marathon batting effort to post a massive total of 540. Bihar stumbling to 44/2 at the end of Day 2, trailing by 496 runs. After restricting Karnataka to 274, Andhra displayed solid batting as Seeram Rahul registered 108. They ended Day 2 at 331/6, establishing a handy 57-run lead with four wickets intact.
On the other hand, in a low-scoring affair, J&K responded poorly to MP’s 196 by getting bundled out for 120. Karan Lamba’s 113 on Day 2 took Rajasthan’s first-innings total to a competitive 363. Tamil Nadu, in response, reached 167/4 by stumps. Vidarbha posted a heavy first-innings total of 428. Puducherry reached 107/1 at stumps, still trailing by 321.
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