Jammu and Kashmir advanced to the quarterfinal for the first time in the history of Ranji Trophy and will face experienced players like Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh.
A first-innings lead over Tripura helped Jammu and Kashmir enter the knockout stages of the Ranji Trophy 2013-14 for the first time since 2000.
Jammu & Kashmir's previous best was pre-quarterfinal in 2000-01. Their draw vs Tripura however helped them edge past Goa - by a quotient of 0.001 - and set-up a quarterfinal clash vs Punjab.
Ian Dev Singh posted a scintillating 145, while Rajat Paliwal and Nitin Saini also scored unbeaten centuries as North Zone amassed a mammoth 591 for eight declared in their first innings against East Zone on the third day of the Duleep Trophy in Kochi on Saturday.
Unmukt Chand struck 17 fours and a six during his stay at the crease while Ian Dev Singh, in his 180-ball knock, hit 11 fours and two sixes.
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The JKCPL organisers had announced the name of all-rounder Parvez Rasool, who made an impressive IPL debut for Pune Warriors recently, as a participating player.
The Jammu & Kashmir player initially did not realize that the logo belonged to an alcohol company, a team sponsor. Once he did, Rasool made it clear that he just cannot endorse it.
The match again proved that Bhatia was, is and will remain Delhi's 'Go-To' by a distance. With the additional responsibility of leadership in absence of Shikhar Dhawan, who will be on national duty, Bhatia showed a lot of gumption as he put his hand up in crisis situation.
Kerala were bundled out in their second innings for a paltry score of 129. Openers Abhishek Hegde 22 and V A Jagadeesh 25 were the main scorers.