Ravindra Jadeja Picks up Seven Wickets as Saurashtra Beat Hyderabad by 35 runs

Ravindra Jadeja returned with a sensational seven-wicket haul as Saurashtra notched up a convincing 35-run win over Hyderabad on the second day of their Group C Ranji Trophy match in Rajkot. (Gautam Gambhir Flops as Delhi Struggle Against Bengal in Ranji Trophy)

Jadeja, who has been recalled into India's Test squad for the upcoming series against South Africa, had snapped 6/75 and he followed it up with a brilliant 7/60 to help Saurashtra register their third successive wins.

With this win, Saurashtra grabbed six points from the match to top Group C with 19 points from three wins in as many matches. (Why Ravindra Jadeja Deserves a Test Recall)

After an exciting opening day which saw two stunning batting collapses, the second day of the match saw Saurashtra post 215 all out in 67 overs in their second innings to set Hyderabad a victory target of 170 runs. (Ranji Trophy: Lokesh Rahul Fights Lone Battle as Haryana Bowlers Dominate Karnataka)

Chirag Jani (65) was the top-scorer for Saurashtra even as Hyderabad's M Hassan (5/69) and Vishal Sharma (4/84) returned with brilliant hauls.

However, Hyderabad's run chase was derailed by Jadeja, who struck right from his first over, as the visitors folded for 134 in just 40 overs at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium.

Apart from Jadeja, Kamlesh Makvana (2/28) and Dharmendrasinh Jadeja (1/22) were the other wicket takers for Saurashtra.

Brief Scores:

Saurashtra 102 & 215 allout in 67 overs (CS Jani 65; M Hassan 5/69)

Hyderabad 148 & 134 all out in 40 overs (BP Sandeep 46; R Jadeja 7/60).