Karan Lamba Hits Century as Rajasthan Targets Victory Against Uttarakhand

Match Situation

Rajasthan has set a challenging target of 369 runs for Uttarakhand in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match held at the Abhimanyu Cricket Academy Ground in Dehradun. The match enters the final day with Rajasthan in a commanding position.

Rajasthan’s Second Innings

Resuming from an overnight score of 39 for 1, Rajasthan built a strong total before declaring their second innings at 290 for 5. Key performances included:

• Karan Lamba: Remained unbeaten on 100 off 158 balls, securing his second century of the season.
• Kunal Singh Rathore: Contributed a quick 77 runs.
• Sachin Yadav: Provided stability with a patient 53.
• Mahipal Lomror: Added a steady 45 runs to bolster the innings.

For Uttarakhand, spinner Mayank Mishra was the most successful bowler, taking 3 wickets for 115 runs, while Avneesh Sudha and Suchith Jagadeesha claimed one wicket each.

Final Day Outlook

Facing a target of 369, Uttarakhand ended the third day at 38 for 0 after 9 overs. Openers Tejasvi Jaiswal (31*) and Nischal Dega (7*) remain at the crease. The home team requires 331 more runs to secure a win on the final day. Rajasthan will look to their spin duo, Ajay Kukna—who claimed five wickets in the first innings—and Mohit Changra, to defend the total and push for a victory.

*Verified information regarding the match scorecard and schedule can be found on the official BCCI Ranji Trophy website.*