Ranji Trophy | Avesh and Aryan skittle out J&K for 120 to give M.P. the edge
Madhya Pradesh holds a lead in their Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir after bowling out the opposition for 120 runs. Despite a strong start, Madhya Pradesh faced a late-day batting collapse, leaving the match competitive.
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The Ranji Trophy is a premier domestic cricket tournament in India, serving as a key platform for identifying talent for the national team.
Madhya Pradesh has the edge, but Jammu and Kashmir has a foothold in their Group A Ranji Trophy fixture.
After bowling out J&K for 120 to take a 76-run first-innings lead, M.P. ended the second day at 59 for four, ahead by 135 runs, with Auqib Nabi’s late strikes keeping the host in the contest.
Making the most of the overcast conditions at the Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium on Monday, Avesh Khan struck in his first over, removing night-watchman Vanshaj Sharma and setting the tone for a difficult day for J&K.
Operating round the wicket, Avesh (three for 29) and Aryan Pandey (three for 44) maintained a disciplined line and length to strike regularly. There were no demons in the pitch, but even experienced campaigners Qamran Iqbal and Paras Dogra struggled to find a way through.
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