Ranji Trophy Elite Group A : Maharashtra 123/3 at stumps on Day 1 after Manipur slump to 137 all out
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 05 2024:
Maharashtra were 123/3 at stumps on Day 1 after Manipur suffered first innings collapse on 137 in an Elite Group A tie of Ranji Trophy 2023-24 at Indira Gandhi Stadium in Solapur, Maharashtra.
Manipur opted to bat first after winning the toss but were bundled out for 137 runs in 54.1 overs despite Kangabam Priyojit (45) and Pukhrambam Prafullomani (33) forging an 80-run partnership for the 6th wicket as HA Walunj (5/33 in 20.1 overs) and PC Dadhe (4/35 in 13 overs) wreaked havoc across the Manipur batting line up.
Continuing the day, Maharashtra saw Kishan Singha removing Onkar Khatpe on 10 in the 9th over before Konthoujam Bishworjit trapped NS Shaikh lbw for 5 runs to make it 29/2 after 9.5 overs.
From 29/3, KM Jadhav and SA Veer forged a commendable partnership of 94 runs off 136 deliveries to take Maharashtra to 123 before Bishworjit had his second wicket in the form of SA Veer 58 in the 3rd delivery of the 33rd over.
KM Jadhav was unbeaten on 49 as Maharashtra wrapped up the day with SA Veer's departure.