Ranji Trophy: Jalaj’s late strikes boost Kerala’s push for victory
Kerala is pushing for a victory in their Ranji Trophy match against Odisha after Jalaj Saxena took two crucial late wickets on the third day. Bad weather forced an early end to play, leaving Odisha needing 78 more runs to make Kerala bat again.
Why it matters
This match is a significant fixture in India's premier domestic cricket tournament, impacting the standings for the competing teams.
Ranji Trophy: Jalaj’s late strikes boost Kerala’s push for victory left Gourav is caught by substitute Varun off Jalaj on the third evening. NIRMAL HARINDRAN The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/imefis/article71605015.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/NH20Ranji053.JPG NIRMAL HARINDRAN / THE HINDU THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALAM, 20th October 2026. Kerala's Varun Nayanar takes the catch of Odisha's Gourav Choudhury in the delivery of Jalaj Saxena during day 3 of Ranji Trophy cricket match between Odisha and Kerala at Greenfield International Cricket Stadium, in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday.
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