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Ranji Trophy: Panchal’s Century Puts Gujarat In Command Against Kerala
With Manan Hingrajia: Priyank Panchal’s magnificent unbeaten 117 off 200 balls to lead Gujarat’s strong response to Kerala’s imposing first-innings total of 457. At 222 for 1 at stumps on Day 3, Gujarat now trails by just 235 runs, with the experienced opener firmly anchoring their chase. Panchal’s knock was the centerpiece of Gujarat’s resilient batting display, ensuring they stayed in control heading into a crucial Day 4 of the Ranji Trophy semifinal.
Gujarat’s openers approached the innings with a clear game plan—maximise scoring while the pitch remained benign. Kerala, banking on early breakthroughs, opened with off-spinner Jalaj Saxena, setting an attacking field with a silly point and leg slip, expecting turn. However, the rollers used before play had settled the surface, neutralizing much of the assistance the spinners had hoped for.
Taking full advantage, Panchal and Aarya Desai stitched together a 131-run opening stand, playing fluent drives and accumulating runs cleverly—particularly through the vacant third-man region.
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- 06 Feb 2021 04:31