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Paras Dogra Joins 10K Ranji Club, Padikkal Slams Double Ton in Semis

Jammu and Kashmir skipper Paras Dogra has become only the second player in history to score 10,000 runs in the Ranji Trophy, achieving the milestone during the semi-final against Bengal. In another semi-final, Karnataka captain Devdutt Padikkal blasted a magnificent 232, his maiden double-century, to put his side in a commanding position. Bengal's innings of 328 was built on a century from Sudip Kumar Gharami, with Indian pacer Mohammed Shami taking three wickets. Meanwhile, Karnataka piled on a massive 689 for 6, with significant contributions from Ravichandran Smaran and Karun Nair.

Key Points: Dogra Reaches 10,000 Ranji Runs, Padikkal Hits 232

  • Paras Dogra enters 10,000-run club
  • Devdutt Padikkal scores maiden double-century
  • Bengal posts 328 led by Sudip Gharami
  • Karnataka dominates at 689/6
  • Mohammed Shami takes three wickets
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Paras Dogra becomes second player to score 10,000 Ranji Trophy runs, Karnataka's Padikkal shines with 232

Paras Dogra becomes the second batter after Wasim Jaffer to score 10,000 Ranji Trophy runs, while Devdutt Padikkal's double-century powers Karnataka.

"He achieved this feat in his side's semi-final clash against Bengal in Kalyani on Monday. - Report"

Kalyani, February 16

Jammu and Kashmir skipper Paras Dogra joined an elite list by becoming only the second player after Wasim Jaffer to score 10,000 runs in Ranji Trophy history.

He achieved this feat in his side's semi-final clash against Bengal in Kalyani on Monday. After Bengal was bundled out for 328/10 following an outstanding hundred from Sudip Kumar Gharami, Dogra walked out to bat at No.4 when his side was struggling at 13/2.

Dogra made 58 runs off 112 balls before Mukesh Kumar removed him. Dogra's fifty alongside Abdul Samad 82 off 85 balls helped Jammu and Kashmir reach 198/5 at stumps on Day 2 with Kanhaiya Wadhawan (10*) and Abid Mushtaq (26*) unbeaten on the crease.

For Bengal, India's star speedster Mohammed Shami grabbed three wickets, while Mukesh Kumar chipped in with two wickets as well.

In Lucknow, Karnataka skipper Devdutt Padikkal slammed his maiden double-century, powering his side to a massive 689/6 against Uttarakhand at stumps on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy semifinal on Monday in Lucknow.

Padikkal slammed 232 off 330, including 29 fours and 3 sixes, while Karnataka batter Ravichandran Smaran added an unbeaten 121 off 191 with 11 fours under his belt. Their dominant knocks lifted Karnataka to a massive 689/6, piling on Uttarakhand's misery in the Ranji Trophy semifinal.

Resuming Day 2 on 355/2, Karnataka picked up right where they left off on Day 1, with Padikkal and Karun Nair forging a 129-run third-wicket stand to keep the dominance rolling.

Nair couldn't convert his fifty into a hundred as he fell on 60 off 105 balls, including 8 fours and a six, caught behind playing a loose shot to speedster Abhay Negi. After Nair also fell for 232, Lakshya Raichandani got the better of him.

Shreyas Gopal failed to open his account after being removed by Aditya Rawat for a duck. Wicketkeeper/batter Kruthik Krishna played a good hand of 60 before Avneesh Sudha cleaned him up.

Vidyadhar Patil then, alongside Smaran, remained unbeaten at stumps on Day 2.

- ANI

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Priya S
Devdutt Padikkal's 232 was a treat to watch! He's been in sublime form. Karnataka's batting lineup is looking absolutely frightening this season. Hope he carries this form into the IPL as well. #RanjiTrophy
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Vikram M
Great to see J&K putting up a fight against Bengal. Paras Dogra leading from the front and Abdul Samad playing a quickfire knock. Shows the growing depth in domestic cricket across all regions. More power to teams from the north!
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Sarah B
While the batting performances are stellar, I feel the coverage sometimes overlooks the bowlers' efforts. Shami taking 3 wickets in a domestic game shows his class, but Mukesh Kumar's work often goes under the radar. A bit more balance in reporting would be nice.
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Rohit P
689/6! That's just brutal dominance by Karnataka. Uttarakhand bowlers must be having nightmares. Padikkal, Smaran, Nair... everyone contributed. Looks like they are the firm favourites to lift the trophy now.
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Karthik V
Ranji Trophy semifinals delivering high-quality cricket. This is why this tournament is so important. It's the real test of a player's temperament and skill. Hope BCCI continues to give it the prominence it deserves.

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