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Losing the first innings lead to Punjab, Saurashtra again scored 379 runs in the second innings, setting a target of 252 runs for victory for the opposing team. Vasavada (77 runs) and Jani (77 runs) shared a 160-run partnership for the fifth wicket, followed by Mankad (88 runs) and Bhut (51 runs) with a crucial 92-run partnership for the eighth wicket.
Skipper Arpit Vasavada, Chirag Jani, Prerak Mankad and Parth Bhut scored a half century as Saurashtra bounced back in the Ranji Trophy quarter-final on day four against Punjab here on Friday. Losing the first innings lead to Punjab, Saurashtra again scored 379 runs in the second innings, setting a target of 252 runs for victory for the opposing team. Vasavada (77 runs) and Jani (77 runs) shared a 160-run partnership for the fifth wicket, followed by Mankad (88 runs) and Bhut (51 runs) with a crucial 92-run partnership for the eighth wicket.
Punjab had scored 52 runs by losing two wickets at stumps so they will have to score 200 runs to win the fifth day with eight wickets remaining. Pukhraj Mann 17 and night watchman Siddharth Kaul are in the crease after scoring two runs. The course offers plenty of bounce and Ranji 2020 champions Saurashtra will be looking to get the job done on Saturday. On the other hand, Punjab will need a special batting effort to reach the semi-finals.
Saurashtra achieved success by sacking Punjab openers Prabhsimran Singh and Naman Dhir. Both scored centuries in the first innings to help Punjab score 431 runs. Left-arm spinner Parth Bhut first ruled out Dhir and then Prabhasimran became the second victim of him in the final before stumps.
Disclaimer:Prabhasakshi has not edited this news. This news has been published from PTI-language feed.
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