Tamil Nadu, Karnataka get approved for Ranji Trophy quarter-finals from Group C

NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu easily ferreted out a modest target and protected a detailed nine-wicket triumph over Punjab on the last day in Salem on Monday, protecting their location at the top of Group C and receiving the Ranji Trophy quarter-finals. With an uncomplicated win, Tamil Nadu collected 6 points, permitting them to lead the group with an overall of 28 points from 7 matches. Karnataka, who handled a draw versus Chandigarh in Hubballi on Monday, likewise protected an area in the quarter-finals by completing 2nd in the group with 27 points. Tamil Nadu’s left-arm spinner Sai Kishore showcased his bowling expertise, declaring 4 wickets to dismiss Punjab for 231 in 64.2 overs. Punjab, having followed-on after scoring 274 in their very first innings in action to Tamil Nadu’s 435, had a hard time in their 2nd innings. Ajith Ram (3/52) and Pradosh Ranjan Paul (3/23) continued their excellent bowling efficiency from Sunday, including one wicket each as Punjab handled to include simply 51 runs from 24.2 overs, losing 6 wickets in their 2nd innings. Punjab started the last day at 180 for 4. Requiring simply 71 runs for a straight-out win, Tamil Nadu reached the target in simply 7 overs for the loss of one wicket. Narayan Jagadeesan and Pradosh Ranjan Paul stayed unbeaten on 26 and 22 respectively while Suresh Lokeshwar made 19 as Tamil Nadu reached 71 for 1 to win the
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