The win meant Karnataka would face Uttarakhand in the semifinal in Bengaluru next week.
India batter KL Rahul hit a fine half-century to hand Karnataka a slight edge over Mumbai at stumps on the third day of their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal in Mumbai on Sunday.
KL Rahul made a sublime half-century but Harpreet Brar helped Punjab reduce Karnataka to 255 for six in their first innings on day two of their final Ranji Trophy Group B league fixture in Mohali on Friday.
KL Rahul has admitted that the thought of retirement did cross his mind but the India batter says it is still "some time away" and he will not drag on when the time comes.
India's star batter KL Rahul has been named in Karnataka's squad for their upcoming 2025/26 Ranji Trophy match against Punjab in Mohali, starting January 29.
Sadagoppan Ramesh believes that India put themselves under a lot of pressure after allowing New Zealand to post a mammoth total despite losing two early wickets during the third ODI encounter.
With redemption in the eyes, Team India will be squaring off against New Zealand in the third and final ODI of the three-match series on Sunday.
Ahead of the decisive third ODI against New Zealand, Indian wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul visited the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva.
During the post-match press-conference, Ryan ten Doeschate hailed KL Rahul's ton as "a quality hundred."
Daryl Mitchell (131) struck a composed unbeaten hundred and shared a 162-run stand with Will Young (87) to guide New Zealand to a series-levelling seven-wicket win over India in the second ODI.