Ranji Trophy 2022 Semifinals, Day 1 Highlights. Ranji Trophy 2022 SF, Day 1 Stumps: Bengal batters will like to do an encore of their stellar quarter-final show but it will be far from easy in their Ranji Trophy semi-final against a gutsy Madhya Pradesh outfit comprising a slew of IPL stars and India’s best domestic coach in Chandrakant Pandit.
In the other games, record champions Mumbai, who are back to their ruthless best, face a high on confidence Uttar Pradesh in what promises to be an intriguing semifinal of the Ranji Trophy, beginning on Tuesday.
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Day 1 Stumps!
Madhya Pradesh finish at 271/6. An impressive hundred from Himanshu Mantri (134* off 280). The opener added 123 runs for the fifth wicket with Akshat Raghuvanshi (63 off 81), before the latter was picked up by Akash Deep who finished the day with two wickets. Two wickets for Mukesh Kumar as well with Shahbaz Ahmed and Pradipta Pramanik picking up a scalp each for Bengal.
End of Day 1!
Mumbai finish at 260/5. Post a tough start, the most decorated team in Ranji Trophy history got back into the game courtesy of Yashasvi Jaiswal (100) and Hardik Tamore (51). Sarfaraz Khan also looked good during his 40 off 52 deliveries. For Uttar Pradesh, Yash Dayal was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 17-4-35-2. Couple of wickets for Karan Sharma as well, including the all important one of Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Fifty for Hardik Tamore!
The 24-year old has brought up some much needed runs for Mumbai late in the day, even after they lost Yashasvi Jaiswal. After 86 overs, the score is 259/5.
250 up for Mumbai!
Hardik Tamore with fourth boundary off the day. Has also hit a four and is set in the middle at 44 off 66 deliveries. Shams Mulani (7* off 17) alongside him. Mumbai are 250/5 after 84 overs.
250 up for Madhya Pradesh!
Himanshu Mantri (131* off 260) going strong after his hundred. Saransh Jain (13* off 29) alongside him. MP are 255/5 after 81 overs.
Jaiswal gone, Karan Sharma strikes again!
Big wicket this for Uttar Pradesh. The southpaw was looking in fine touch. Half of Mumbai lineup back in the pavilion now and UP will now look to have a big end of the day finish. Mumbai are 234/5 after 80 overs.
HUNDRED FOR YASHASVI JAISWAL!
Second first-class hundred for the 20-year old, two off two Ranji Trophy knockout innings for him now. Following up on his second innings 103 against Uttarakhand, Jaiswal has shouldered Mumbai in this first innings against Uttar Pradesh. A hundred off 226 deliveries. Mumbai are 232/4 after 79 overs.
200 up for Mumbai!
Yashashvi Jaiswal has been at it for Mumbai on Day 1. The southpaw brings up the 200 for the most successful team in Ranji Trophy history with a boundary. Hits another one the next delivery off Shivam Mavi and moves on to 92 off 219 deliveries. Mumbai are 206/4 after 75 overs.
Akash Deep strikes, Akshat Raghuwanshi dismissed for 63 off 81!
The 25-year old returns back into attack and breaks the 123-run partnership to give Bengal their fifth and his first wicket of the innings. Madhya Pradesh are 220/5 after 69 overs.
HUNDRED FOR HIMANSHU MANTRI! Maiden first class century for the 28-year old. Left a lot of deliveries early on in his innings and has been patient during his 211-ball century. Madhya Pradesh are 212/4 after 68 overs.
Yashasvi Jaiswal (60 not out) has backed up his maiden century with another fifty-plus score. It has been an uncharacteristic knock from the southpaw. He has faced 165 balls so far. Meanwhile, Sarfaraz Khan (29 not out) is batting more freely. Mumbai - 142/3
Himanshu Mantri (72 not out) and Akshat Raghuvanshi (35 not out) have steadied the ship of Madhya Pradesh. The duo have put on unbeaten 57 runs for the fifth wicket. Raghuvanshi is playing a crucial counter-attacking knock. Madhya Pradesh - 154/4
WICKET! Shahbaz cleans up Madhya Pradesh skipper Aditya Shrivastava for 10. Meanwhile, Himanshu Mantri (51 not out) has completed his half-century. This is a top knock from the opener. Madhya Pradesh - 98/4
WICKET! Yash Dayal strikes for Uttar Pradesh. He got his second of the day. Suved Parkar (32) departs after getting a good start. Mumbai - 87/3
Himanshu Mantri (43 not out), who looked a bit circumspect in the first hour of the day is looking solid. Skipper Aditya Shrivastava (3 not out) is with him in the middle. Madhya Pradesh - 83/3
Mumbai steady after the lunch break. Yashasvi Jaiswal (43 not out) and Suved Parkar (31 not out) are out with the positive approach post the break. The duo are involved in an unbeaten 62-run stand for the third wicket. Mumbai - 86/2
Lunch Break! Madhya Pradesh 75-3
Lunch Break!
WICKET! Brilliant from Mukesh Kumar. He is the only bowler who has found the odd movement from the pitch. Patidar went for an uppish drive, and Manoj Tiwary took the regulation catch at the slips. Madhya Pradesh lost their third wicket. Madhya Pradesh - 72/3