Tamil Nadu defeat Chandigarh by an innings and 259 runs
Ajith Ram claimed 7/48 after scoring an unbeaten 115 to lead Tamil Nadu to victory in Chandigarh.
Tamil Nadu defeated Chandigarh by an innings and 259 runs in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match at the Sector 16 cricket stadium on Thursday, according to The New Indian Express.
The victory, which included a bonus point, marks Tamil Nadu's third consecutive outright win. The team currently holds 21 points from four games, placing them second in the group behind Mumbai, who have 27 points.
Ajith Ram delivered a standout performance, scoring an unbeaten 115 in Tamil Nadu's first innings and taking 7/48 in Chandigarh's second innings. Chandigarh, who were bowled out for 94 in their first innings after Tamil Nadu declared at 571/7, were bowled out for 218 after following-on.
In the final innings, Arjun Azad scored 60 and Manan Vohra made 59 for Chandigarh. Ajith Ram took the final three wickets on Thursday to complete his seven-wicket haul, dismissing Rohit Dhanda, Nikhil Sharma, and Jagjit Singh.
Ajith Ram became the fourth player from Tamil Nadu to achieve the feat of a century and a five-wicket haul in the same match, joining AG Ram Singh, BC Alva, and S Vasudevan. He expressed his happiness regarding the innings victory and noted he was unaware of the record.
Pradosh Ranjan Paul was named Man of the Match but chose to share the recognition with Ajith Ram. Ajith Ram, who returned to the side after an injury lay-off, credited his recovery to his coaches and trainers.