Ranji Trophy: Saurashtra takes the bragging rights in drawn encounter against Karnataka
Saurashtra secured three points in a drawn Ranji Trophy encounter against Karnataka by taking a crucial first-innings lead, extending their dominance over Karnataka in recent fixtures. Despite half-centuries from K.V. Aneesh and K.L. Shrijith for Karnataka, Saurashtra comfortably played out the draw, with Chirag Jani scoring an unbeaten 63.
Why it matters
This result impacts the Ranji Trophy standings for both teams and continues a significant rivalry narrative in Indian domestic cricket, affecting team morale and strategic planning for future matches.
Ranji Trophy: Saurashtra takes the bragging rights in drawn encounter against Karnataka left Aneesh’s second half-century was one of the bright spots for Karnataka in the stalemate against Saurashtra. SUDHAKARA JAIN SUDHAKARA JAIN https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/4elh8s/article71608142.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/_JAI7538.JPG SUDHAKARA JAIN KARNATAKA : BENGALURU : 21/10/2026 : K V Aneesh of Karnataka in action against Saurashtra during 2026-27 Ranji Trophy Elite at Aluru Cricket Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday 21 October 2026. Photo: Sudhakara Jain / The Hindu. It garners three points for taking the first-innings lead as latter again comes up short in its quest to get a decisive result in a seventh straight encounter against the former BENGALURU: Saurashtra’s status as Karnataka’s bete noire remained unchanged as it walked away with three points in the drawn Ranji Trophy encounter at the Alur Grounds near here on Wednesday.
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