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Ranji Trophy QFs: Prasidh, Mayank Shine; KL Rahul Fails on Dramatic Day 1

Day one of the Ranji Trophy quarterfinals was dominated by bowlers and key individual batting performances. Mumbai was bundled out for just 120 runs against Karnataka, with Prasidh Krishna and Shreyas Gopal taking three wickets each. In reply, Karnataka reached 110/2, anchored by captain Mayank Agarwal's unbeaten half-century, while KL Rahul fell for 28. In the other match, Andhra Pradesh fought to 264/6 against Bengal, thanks to a captain's knock of 83 from Ricky Bhui.

Key Points: Ranji Trophy QFs Day 1: Prasidh, Mayank Star; KL Rahul Fails

  • Mumbai skittled for 120
  • Mayank Agarwal's unbeaten fifty
  • Prasidh Krishna's 3-wicket haul
  • Ricky Bhui leads Andhra fight
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Ranji Trophy: Prasidh's spell, Mayank's fifty highlights of day 1 of QFs; KL underwhelms

Prasidh Krishna's fiery spell and Mayank Agarwal's fifty headline Ranji Trophy quarterfinals. KL Rahul underwhelms as Mumbai crumbles.

Ranji Trophy: Prasidh's spell, Mayank's fifty highlights of day 1 of QFs; KL underwhelms
"Big names such as Yashasvi Jaiswal (5), Musheer Khan (1)... flopped big time - Report"

New Delhi, February 7

Fiery spells from Prasidh Krishna and Shreyas Gopal and half-centuries from Mayank Agarwal and Ricky Bhui were the highlights on day one of the quarterfinals in the Ranji Trophy on Saturday.

The quarterfinal between Karnataka and Mumbai saw the latter skittled out for 120 runs despite a half-century from Akhil Herwadkar (60). Big names such as Yashasvi Jaiswal (5), Musheer Khan (1), Siddesh Lad (12), skipper Shardul Thakur (16) flopped big time as only Akhil crossed the 20-run mark.

Shreyas (3/4), Prasidh (3/21) and Vidhwath Kaverappa (3/38) produced fine three-wicket hauls.

Karnataka in the first innings, started with a 50-run stand between KL Rahul (28 in 26 balls, with six fours) and Mayank. Skipper Devdutt Padikkal (17) fell, but Mayank (54* in 81 balls, with eight fours and a six) and Karun Nair (3*), unbeaten, carried on Karnataka to 110/2 till day's end.

In the other clash between Bengal and Andhra Pradesh, Bengal opted to bowl, and it was Srikar Bharat (47 in 57 balls, with nine fours), Shaik Rasheed (46 in 75 balls, with nine fours) and Bhui, the skipper (83 in 174 balls, with eight fours and three sixes) who played vital knocks while Nitish Kumar Reddy (33 in 99 balls, with three fours) stretched AP to 264/6, with Mukesh Kumar (three wickets) and Akash Deep (two wickets) being among the wickets.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As a neutral fan, it's fantastic to see the Ranji Trophy producing such competitive cricket. The battle between Karnataka's bowling and Mumbai's batting was intense. Ricky Bhui's knock for Andhra was also very gritty under pressure.
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Priya S
KL Rahul's 28 off 26 was flashy but he needs to convert these starts, especially as a senior player. Mayank Agarwal showed how it's done with a solid, unbeaten fifty. Hope he carries on tomorrow and gets a big one for Karnataka!
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Vikram M
Mumbai all out for 120? Shocking performance from a team with so much talent. Yashasvi, Musheer... everyone failed except Akhil. This is why Ranji Trophy is so important - it separates the consistent players from the flashy ones.
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Rohit P
Respect to Ricky Bhui for that captain's knock of 83. Leading from the front when the team needed it. Andhra has a fighting total on the board because of him. Bengal's bowlers, especially Mukesh Kumar, will have to work hard tomorrow.
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Michael C
The quality of fast bowling in domestic cricket keeps improving. Prasidh, Vidhwath, Mukesh, Akash Deep... all putting their hands up. This depth is what makes the Indian team so strong. Great to see.

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