Cricket Enthusiasts Captivated by Jharkhand’s Ranji Trophy Clash with Delhi
Jharkhand Dominates with Kushagra’s Unbeaten Century
New Delhi – The Ranji Trophy Group D match between Jharkhand and Delhi witnessed a stellar performance from youngster Kumar Kushagra, who struck a breezy unbeaten 133 to steer Jharkhand to a formidable 356 for 9 on the second day of the contest.
The 20-year-old Kushagra, who was recently part of the Delhi Capitals roster in the 2024 IPL, showcased his immense talent with a stroke-filled 166-ball innings that included 14 boundaries and 5 sixes. Courtesy of Kushagra’s aggressive ton, Jharkhand added 220 runs for the loss of six wickets during the day’s play at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Jharkhand had begun the day at 136 for 3, with Sharandeep Singh contributing 64 runs. Kushagra then stitched crucial partnerships with captain Virat Singh and Manishi to propel Jharkhand’s total beyond the 350-run mark, placing the visitors in a strong position with just two days left in the match.
For the home team Delhi, Simarjeet Singh, Money Grewal, and Sumit Mathur each claimed two wickets, while Siddhant Sharma and Ayush Badoni picked up one apiece. The match promises an enthralling conclusion as Jharkhand look to capitalize on their solid first-innings performance.
Ranji Trophy Highlights Across the Country
In other Ranji Trophy action:
- Railways scored 229 against Tamil Nadu’s 324 for 6 in Ahmedabad.
- Saurashtra declared at 531 for 9 against Chandigarh’s 78 for 5 in Chandigarh.
- Assam posted 289 all out against Chattisgarh’s 214 for 4 in Raipur.
“Kumar Kushagra’s unbeaten century has placed Jharkhand in a strong position in the Ranji Trophy clash with Delhi.” – Cricket Analyst
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