Pankaj Singh, Puneet Yadav Guide Rajasthan to Maiden Ranji Trophy Win of the Season
Chasing 158 for a win, Puneet Yadav slammed an unbeaten 107 to guide Rajasthan to a resounding nine-wicket win over Haryana. Rajasthan paceman Pankaj Singh had earlier picked up a five-wicket haul.
Puneet Yadav smashed an unbeaten 107 to fire Rajasthan to a resounding nine-wicket win over Haryana on day four of the Ranji Trophy Group A game here on Thursday. (Delhi Keep Quarters Hope Alive | UP Draw vs Punjab)
The visitors chased down the 158-run target in 38.5 overs after dismissing Haryana for 324 in their second innings. The hosts began the day at 287/6 and 120 runs ahead of the opposition.
Veteran Rajasthan pacer picked up a five-wicket haul to do with his four scalps in the first innings.
It was Rajasthan's first win of the season in seven matches, leaving them with little hope of progressing to the quarterfinals.
Brief scores: Haryana 112 and 324 in 121.5 overs (Nitin Saini 146, Mohit Hooda 56; Pankaj Singh 5/85). Rajasthan 279 and 161/1 in 38.5 overs (Puneet Yadav 107 not out, Manender Singh 41 not out).