With solely three extra rounds to play, the race for the quarter-final spot within the Ranji Trophy is heating up. In the 4 elite teams, defending champions Madhya Pradesh are main Group D with 26 factors, 12 factors forward of second-placed Gujarat. Another win will take them into the quarterfinals.
But there’s nonetheless rather a lot to play for in different teams. Especially in Group B, Saurashtra, Mumbai, Maharashtra are separated by solely three factors. In Group C, although Karnataka is on high with 19 factors, Rajasthan (14), Kerala (13) and Chhattisgarh (13) are far behind them. Uttarakhand (20) and Bengal (19) high Group A together with Baroda (13) and Himachal Pradesh (11).
all eyes on ishwaran
With the Test sequence towards Australia developing, Bengal’s Abhimanyu Easwaran has one other probability to incorporate him as Bengal tackle Baroda. The opener has been in good type, scoring 5 consecutive lots of for India A and Bengal.
assam take a look at for mumbai
In a match the place house benefit issues rather a lot, Mumbai misplaced in Saurashtra and didn’t beat Tamil Nadu in consecutive house video games. They now face Assam this spherical, a tricky opponent and a crew that has punched above its weight this house season. With three extra matches to go, Mumbai would look to seal their place within the quarter-finals earlier than returning house for his or her remaining league sport towards Maharashtra. After Assam, they face away Delhi.
plate half full
In the Plate class, which may have totally different winners this time, Meghalaya have received all of the 4 matches performed to this point and have made it to the semi-finals with 25 factors. Along with Madhya Pradesh, they’re the one crew to have received all of the matches they’ve performed. Manipur (14), Sikkim (13), Bihar (11) and Mizoram (7) are in fray for the remaining three semifinal spots. Mizoram vs Bihar is a direct shoot out for the semi-finals. Of the 4, Sikkim have the best fixture as they face Arunachal Pradesh who’re but to open their account. Manipur took Meghalaya.
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Bengal vs Baroda (9 AM)
Madhya Pradesh vs Gujarat (9.30 am)
Punjab vs Jammu and Kashmir (9.30 am)
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
