Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 31: In the ongoing Ranji Trophy Group A match between Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and Baroda, J&K has taken a commanding position. After a brilliant bowling display in the first innings, they dismissed Baroda for a mere 166 runs, taking an 80-run first-innings lead. The standout performer with the ball was Sahil Lotra, who claimed 4/26, supported well by Abid Mushtaq (3/56) and Shubham Khajuria (3/47), who contributed significantly to Baroda’s downfall.
With an 80-run advantage, J&K extended their dominance with the bat, finishing the second day at 125/1 in 41 overs. The opening batsman, Shubham Khajuria, played a crucial role both as a bowler and a batsman, reaching 67* off 115 balls. His resilience at the crease helped J&K build a significant lead of 205 runs by stumps. The match is delicately poised, with J&K looking to capitalize on their lead and push for an outright victory.
Baroda, who were at the top of the points table before this match, now face a tough challenge to get back into the game. J&K’s all-around performance has given them a strong foothold in this encounter, with both bat and ball coming together effectively.
Score Board
Jammu and Kashmir 246 & 125/1 in 41 overs (Shubham Khajuria 67*). Baroda 166 in 62.1 overs (Shivalik Sharma 64; Sahil Lotra 4/26, Abid Mushtaq 3/56, Shubham Khajuria 3/47).
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