Maharashtra earn three points after draw with Mumbai
PUNE: Hosts Maharashtra took three points on the basis of their first innings lead after their Elite Group A Ranji Trophy game against Mumbai ended in a draw on Sunday.
Maharashtra, who had taken a first innings lead of 79, were bundled out for 254 in their second essay with skipper Rahul Tripathi top scoring with 76 at the MCA International Stadium at Gahunje on the outskirts of the city.
For Mumbai , Shivam Dubey (3/25) and Shivam Malhotra (3/41) took three wickets each.
Mumbai, who are yet to register a single win, were set an improbable 334-run target and ended up at 135 for 5 when the match was declared drawn.
Experienced Aditya Tare remained unbeaten on 52 in company of Shivam Dubey (eight not out).
Maharashtra opener Swapnil Gugale, who had hit a century in the first innings, was adjourned as the Man of the Match.
Meanwhile at Valsad, the Gujarat versus Railways game ended in a tame draw with the visitors grabbing three points on the basis of the first innings lead.
VASHISHT SHINES IN GAMBHIR’S FAREWELL
NEW DELHI: Debutant off-spinner Shivank Vashisht picked up a five-wicket haul as Delhi ended with three points after a draw with Andhra in the Ranji Trophy here on Sunday, a game that marked the end of Gautam Gambhir’s illustrious career.
Delhi, resuming the day at 409 for seven, went on to score 433 in response to Andhra’s 390 all out for the all-important first innings lead.
Gambhir made a mark in his farewell game with a solid 112. However, he did not come out to bat on the final day after Delhi dismissed Andhra for 130 all out in 59 overs.