Assam vs Tripura tie starts Sunday:
Guwahati, Dec 8: Assam play their last Group A match in the Ranji Trophy Cricket Tournament against Tripura which gets under way at the Nehru Stadium on Sunday.
The match is crucial for both the sides as either team can still make to the semi-final stage of the tournament.
Gujarat have already qualified for the semi-final from Group A with 22 points from four matches.
Assam are in second spot with 11 points from the same number of matches while Kerala and Tripura are jointly in the third spot bagging eight points each from four matches.
A simple first innings lead could take Assam to the semi-final but Tripura have no other alternative but to win the match to go into the semi-final stage.
Meanwhile, Assam made two changes in their squad that played the last few matches.
Wicket-keeper Rajdeep Das, who was injured, will be replaced by Amjad Ali while Gakul Sharma will take the place of another injured S Suresh.
Source: The Sentinel
Showing posts with label Ranji Plate Division. Show all posts
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Sunday, December 9, 2007
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Ranji Plate Division Group A Match
Assam’s Suresh to miss tie against Tripura:
Guwahati: An injury will be keeping all-rounder S Suresh, one of the most consistent performers of the Assam Ranji team this season, out of Assam’s crucial tie against Tripura starting on December 9.
One of three outstation recruits, Suresh had injured his finger while attempting a catch yesterday against Services. He missed out on all the action that saw his Tamil Nadu mates -- captain Sridharan Sharath and Sadagopan Ramesh -- bat Services out for a memorable win chasing 305 in 78 overs.
Confined to the hotel room, Suresh looked his usual self -- calm, composed and hopeful. “It is all part of the game. The stitches will be removed after seven days and in another three days I should start doing my usual stuff. The good news is that I will be fit before the semifinals, if everything goes well against Tripura,” the all-rounder said.
Guwahati: An injury will be keeping all-rounder S Suresh, one of the most consistent performers of the Assam Ranji team this season, out of Assam’s crucial tie against Tripura starting on December 9.
One of three outstation recruits, Suresh had injured his finger while attempting a catch yesterday against Services. He missed out on all the action that saw his Tamil Nadu mates -- captain Sridharan Sharath and Sadagopan Ramesh -- bat Services out for a memorable win chasing 305 in 78 overs.
Confined to the hotel room, Suresh looked his usual self -- calm, composed and hopeful. “It is all part of the game. The stitches will be removed after seven days and in another three days I should start doing my usual stuff. The good news is that I will be fit before the semifinals, if everything goes well against Tripura,” the all-rounder said.
Assam, with 11 points, need to take a first innings lead against Tripura to join Gujarat in the semi-finals.
A draw, which fetches one point, will also keep them in the hunt. The semi-finals are scheduled between December 25 and 28.
However, Suresh’s injury has only made the job of the team think tank and the selectors that much harder. He has 12 wickets and 187 runs from six innings, third highest after Sharath (239) and Ramesh (203).
However, Suresh’s injury has only made the job of the team think tank and the selectors that much harder. He has 12 wickets and 187 runs from six innings, third highest after Sharath (239) and Ramesh (203).
Reports from the ACA suggest that spinner Anand Katti has been sounded out for the Tripura match as the third outstation recruit.
“It is not yet final but since he can both bat and bowl, he is an option. We need a steady spinner. There is also a strong possibility of Tajinder Singh getting another chance before the big one,” one of them said.
A section feels that bringing in Katti for one match has no meaning as Suresh, if fit, will be back for the semis, if the team qualifies. Those in his favour say that he has to be sounded out as he will be the cover for all the three outstation recruits.
Sources pointed out that stress will be on strengthening the batting and that the team will remain unchanged to give the boys another chance to book their berths for the semifinals, most likely to be played at a neutral venue and against Railways.
The Ranji team will be announced tomorrow, barring last-minute changes.
“The home-bred players get one more chance. Thirty-forty runs will not be enough to ensure a seat; neither will two or three wickets do the trick. They have to consistently perform like they did yesterday against Services,” one of them said.
A couple of players have already been sounded out to perform or perish.
“It is not yet final but since he can both bat and bowl, he is an option. We need a steady spinner. There is also a strong possibility of Tajinder Singh getting another chance before the big one,” one of them said.
A section feels that bringing in Katti for one match has no meaning as Suresh, if fit, will be back for the semis, if the team qualifies. Those in his favour say that he has to be sounded out as he will be the cover for all the three outstation recruits.
Sources pointed out that stress will be on strengthening the batting and that the team will remain unchanged to give the boys another chance to book their berths for the semifinals, most likely to be played at a neutral venue and against Railways.
The Ranji team will be announced tomorrow, barring last-minute changes.
“The home-bred players get one more chance. Thirty-forty runs will not be enough to ensure a seat; neither will two or three wickets do the trick. They have to consistently perform like they did yesterday against Services,” one of them said.
A couple of players have already been sounded out to perform or perish.
Posted on: The Telegrpah (December 6)
Monday, December 3, 2007
Ranji Plate Division Match
Tripura require 245 on final day to win against Kerala:
Agartala, Dec 3: Tripura required 245 runs on the final day on Tuesday with all their 10 wickets in hand to win against Kerala in their Ranji Plate Group A League encounter at the Maharaja Bir Bikram College Stadium here.
Set 270 for a win after Kerala declared their second innings on 275 for seven, the hosts made a steady start as they saw off nine overs without any mishap and scoring 25 runs without loss at draw of stumps on Monday.
Earlier, a 172-run opening stand between Raiphi Gomez and Antony Sebastian set up Kerala's bold declaration towards the end of the day to set up an exciting final day's play on Tuesday.
Gomez, with an average of 11.22 and a highest of 23 going into the match, went on to score 108.
For Kerala, Sebastian scored his second half-century and Sreekumar Nair a quick-fire 53.
Brief Scorecard:
Tripura: 185 and 25 for 0 need another 245 runs to beat Kerala 179 and 275 for 7 declared (Raiphi Gomez 108; Antony Sebastian 64; Vineet Jain 2/53; Jayanta Debnath 2/63)
Agartala, Dec 3: Tripura required 245 runs on the final day on Tuesday with all their 10 wickets in hand to win against Kerala in their Ranji Plate Group A League encounter at the Maharaja Bir Bikram College Stadium here.
Set 270 for a win after Kerala declared their second innings on 275 for seven, the hosts made a steady start as they saw off nine overs without any mishap and scoring 25 runs without loss at draw of stumps on Monday.
Earlier, a 172-run opening stand between Raiphi Gomez and Antony Sebastian set up Kerala's bold declaration towards the end of the day to set up an exciting final day's play on Tuesday.
Gomez, with an average of 11.22 and a highest of 23 going into the match, went on to score 108.
For Kerala, Sebastian scored his second half-century and Sreekumar Nair a quick-fire 53.
Brief Scorecard:
Tripura: 185 and 25 for 0 need another 245 runs to beat Kerala 179 and 275 for 7 declared (Raiphi Gomez 108; Antony Sebastian 64; Vineet Jain 2/53; Jayanta Debnath 2/63)
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Ranji Plate Division Match
Tripura fail to take big lead against Kerala:
Agartala, Dec 2: Tripura could take just six-run first innings lead after they were bowled out for 185 on the second day of the four-day Ranji Plate Group A fourth-round league match at Maharaja Bir Bikram College Stadium here on Sunday.
Kerala made a solid start in their second innings and ended the day on 57 for no loss, 51 runs ahead of the hosts with 10 second innings wicket intact.
Earlier, starting the day at 27 for 0, Tripura lost wickets in a hurry -- seven of them -- for 58 runs.
A 91-run eighth-wicket partnership between wicket-keeper Rajib Dutta and Tushar Saha took Tripura close to Kerala's total. Dutta scored 48 and Saha 47.
For Kerala, P Chandran, S Anish and Sony Cheruvathur took three wickets each.
Brief Scorecard:
Kerala 179 and 57 for 0 lead Tripura 185 (Rajib Dutta 48; P Chandran 3/28) by 51 runs
Agartala, Dec 2: Tripura could take just six-run first innings lead after they were bowled out for 185 on the second day of the four-day Ranji Plate Group A fourth-round league match at Maharaja Bir Bikram College Stadium here on Sunday.
Kerala made a solid start in their second innings and ended the day on 57 for no loss, 51 runs ahead of the hosts with 10 second innings wicket intact.
Earlier, starting the day at 27 for 0, Tripura lost wickets in a hurry -- seven of them -- for 58 runs.
A 91-run eighth-wicket partnership between wicket-keeper Rajib Dutta and Tushar Saha took Tripura close to Kerala's total. Dutta scored 48 and Saha 47.
For Kerala, P Chandran, S Anish and Sony Cheruvathur took three wickets each.
Brief Scorecard:
Kerala 179 and 57 for 0 lead Tripura 185 (Rajib Dutta 48; P Chandran 3/28) by 51 runs
Ranji Plate Division Match
Assam still in trouble against Services:
Guwahati, Dec 2: Assam were still in trouble as they ended the second day of the four-day Ranji Plate Group A League tie against Services on 92 for 3 at the Nehru Stadium here on Sunday.
The hosts lost three quick wickets towards the end of the day as Services, who had earlier taken their innings to 406, pressed home their advantage.
Although Services lost two quick wickets in the morning after starting the day on 272 for 5, Ashish Mohanty and Surender Patwal added 86 for the eighth wicket to put the visitors in charge.
Mohanty scored 57 and Patwal 34. Krishna Das took four wickets for Assam.
Assam had made a good start as S Suresh and Palasjyoti Das made Services wait for 18 overs for the first wicket. But then three batsmen returned to the pavilion in the space of 16 runs, Rakesh Kumar taking two in three overs.
At draw of stumps, Assam were 314 runs behind Services first innings total with opener S Suresh batting on 40 and Mrigen Talukdar giving him company without opening account.
Brief Scorecard: Assam 92 for 3 (Suresh 40 not out; Rakesh Kumar 2/34) trail Services 406 (Ashish Mohanty 57; Krishna Das 4/81) by 314 runs
Guwahati, Dec 2: Assam were still in trouble as they ended the second day of the four-day Ranji Plate Group A League tie against Services on 92 for 3 at the Nehru Stadium here on Sunday.
The hosts lost three quick wickets towards the end of the day as Services, who had earlier taken their innings to 406, pressed home their advantage.
Although Services lost two quick wickets in the morning after starting the day on 272 for 5, Ashish Mohanty and Surender Patwal added 86 for the eighth wicket to put the visitors in charge.
Mohanty scored 57 and Patwal 34. Krishna Das took four wickets for Assam.
Assam had made a good start as S Suresh and Palasjyoti Das made Services wait for 18 overs for the first wicket. But then three batsmen returned to the pavilion in the space of 16 runs, Rakesh Kumar taking two in three overs.
At draw of stumps, Assam were 314 runs behind Services first innings total with opener S Suresh batting on 40 and Mrigen Talukdar giving him company without opening account.
Brief Scorecard: Assam 92 for 3 (Suresh 40 not out; Rakesh Kumar 2/34) trail Services 406 (Ashish Mohanty 57; Krishna Das 4/81) by 314 runs
Ranji Plate Division Match
Tripura in strong position against Kerala:
Agartala, Dec 1: Kerala's batting woes continued as Tripura bowled them out in 76.1 overs for 179 on the first day of the four-day Ranji Trophy Plate Group A fourth-round league match at Maharaja Bir Bikram College Stadium here on Saturday.
This is the third time in four matches that Kerala have been bowled out inside the first day. The only time they survived the first day, Sreekumar Nair scored a triple-century for them.
Vineet Jain, Tripura's right-arm opening bowler, took four wickets, while Jayanta Debnath, the off-break bowler, took three. Nair was Tripura's top-scorer with 30.
At stumps on the first day, Tripura had made a steady start, scoring 27 without loss.
Brief Scorecard: Tripura 27 for 0 trail Kerala 179 (, Sreekumar Nair 30; Vineet Jain 4/42; Jayant Debnath 3/24) by 152 runs
Agartala, Dec 1: Kerala's batting woes continued as Tripura bowled them out in 76.1 overs for 179 on the first day of the four-day Ranji Trophy Plate Group A fourth-round league match at Maharaja Bir Bikram College Stadium here on Saturday.
This is the third time in four matches that Kerala have been bowled out inside the first day. The only time they survived the first day, Sreekumar Nair scored a triple-century for them.
Vineet Jain, Tripura's right-arm opening bowler, took four wickets, while Jayanta Debnath, the off-break bowler, took three. Nair was Tripura's top-scorer with 30.
At stumps on the first day, Tripura had made a steady start, scoring 27 without loss.
Brief Scorecard: Tripura 27 for 0 trail Kerala 179 (, Sreekumar Nair 30; Vineet Jain 4/42; Jayant Debnath 3/24) by 152 runs
Ranji Plate Division Match
Assam on back foot against Services:
Guwahati, Dec 1: Poor fielding forced Asom to the back foot on the first day of the four-day Ranji Trophy Plate Group tie against Services at the Nehru Stadium on Saturday.
Electing to bat first and riding on a fine century by Tahir Khan, Services scored 272 for the loss of five wickets when stumps were drawn for the day.
The match is a crucial for Asom as they need a win to stay in the competition. But poor fielding, particularly in the first session, pushed the home team on the back foot on the first day.
Unless the remaining five wickets of the Services are the wiped off early on Sunday, it could be very difficult for Assam to earn full points from the match.
Tahir Khan, who opened the innings for Services, produced a splendid knock of 142 runs, which helped his side strongly placed at the draw of stumps on the first day.
Tahir’s 142 came off 254 balls with 19 boundaries. Tahir was also involved in two good partnerships with captain Yashpal Singh and vice captain Jasvir Singh during his stay at the wicket. Tahir and Yashpal added 83 runs for the fourth wicket while his partnership with Jasvir for the third wicket was worth 72 runs.
Of the five wickets that fell today, Krishna Das and Arlen Konwar bagged two wickets each while S Suresh picked up one.
Assam had so far played three matches. The team lost the first match against Gujarat and drew with Vidarbha in the second. Asom defeated Kerala in their last group match to earn full points from the game.
Brief Scorecard: Services 272 for 5 in 88.1 overs (Tahir Khan 142; Yashpal Singh 40; Krishna Das 2/42; Arlen Konwar 2/71)
Assam team: S Sarath (capt), Nishanta Bordoloi (vice-capt), Sadagopan Ramesh, S Suresh, Tajinder Singh, Palasyjyoti Das, Rajdeep Das (wk), Dhiraj Goswami, Bichitra Baruah, Arlen Konwar, Krishna Das, Mrigen Talukdar, Sourav Bhagawati, Souvik Das, Touhid Ali Talukdar, Bitop Mahanta.
Coach: Sanath Kumar; Manager: Umananda Bora; Physio: RB Kannan
Guwahati, Dec 1: Poor fielding forced Asom to the back foot on the first day of the four-day Ranji Trophy Plate Group tie against Services at the Nehru Stadium on Saturday.
Electing to bat first and riding on a fine century by Tahir Khan, Services scored 272 for the loss of five wickets when stumps were drawn for the day.
The match is a crucial for Asom as they need a win to stay in the competition. But poor fielding, particularly in the first session, pushed the home team on the back foot on the first day.
Unless the remaining five wickets of the Services are the wiped off early on Sunday, it could be very difficult for Assam to earn full points from the match.
Tahir Khan, who opened the innings for Services, produced a splendid knock of 142 runs, which helped his side strongly placed at the draw of stumps on the first day.
Tahir’s 142 came off 254 balls with 19 boundaries. Tahir was also involved in two good partnerships with captain Yashpal Singh and vice captain Jasvir Singh during his stay at the wicket. Tahir and Yashpal added 83 runs for the fourth wicket while his partnership with Jasvir for the third wicket was worth 72 runs.
Of the five wickets that fell today, Krishna Das and Arlen Konwar bagged two wickets each while S Suresh picked up one.
Assam had so far played three matches. The team lost the first match against Gujarat and drew with Vidarbha in the second. Asom defeated Kerala in their last group match to earn full points from the game.
Brief Scorecard: Services 272 for 5 in 88.1 overs (Tahir Khan 142; Yashpal Singh 40; Krishna Das 2/42; Arlen Konwar 2/71)
Assam team: S Sarath (capt), Nishanta Bordoloi (vice-capt), Sadagopan Ramesh, S Suresh, Tajinder Singh, Palasyjyoti Das, Rajdeep Das (wk), Dhiraj Goswami, Bichitra Baruah, Arlen Konwar, Krishna Das, Mrigen Talukdar, Sourav Bhagawati, Souvik Das, Touhid Ali Talukdar, Bitop Mahanta.
Coach: Sanath Kumar; Manager: Umananda Bora; Physio: RB Kannan
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