Tamil Nadu near innings win against Chandigarh in Ranji Trophy
Bowlers took 14 wickets on the third day of the Elite 'D' group match at Sector 16 cricket stadium.
Tamil Nadu bowlers took 14 wickets on Wednesday to put their team in a strong position against Chandigarh during a Ranji Trophy Elite 'D' group match at Sector 16 cricket stadium, Chandigarh, according to The New Indian Express.
After bowling Chandigarh out for 94 in 37.3 overs, Tamil Nadu enforced the follow-on. Sonu Yadav took 4/18, while Saravana Kumar and S Sai Kishore took two wickets each.
In the second innings, Chandigarh reached 189/7 in 57 overs at stumps. The team still trails by 288 runs with only three wickets remaining.
Ajith Ram took 4/32 in the second innings, including the dismissal of Azad. Arjun Yadav scored 60 and captain Manan Vohra scored 59 to delay the innings defeat.
Sonu Yadav said the team used the morning conditions well and bowled tight lines. He noted that he bowled a consistent line on the stumps, similar to his performance against Railways.
Ajith Ram said the team decided all bowlers must contribute after making Chandigarh follow on. He attributed the success to teamwork and maintaining consistency.