The finals of the Ranji Trophy, now being played in Mysore, is just a day old, but already the prospects are delightful. After bowling out the visitors for 233 at a picture postcard stadium, the hosts are one wicket down on a bowler-friendly track, with four full days to go.
Bombay has won the trophy more than any side, but old rivals, Karnataka, have been playing like a side reborn. Its young batsmen led by the magical Manish Pandey have done well even in the absence of stalwarts like Rahul Dravid. And its bowling and fielding has been near-exemplary, with the fast bowlers picking up 110 of the 130 wickets.
Will Karnataka live upto their promise and bag the trophy in this, the 75th year of India’s premier domestic tournament? Or will Bombay bounce back? Will Karnataka’s young side last five days or will Bombay’s experience of winning come to their aid?
Our boys will bring it home after 10 long years. Perfect Sankranti gift. yaLLu bella and Ranji
Karnataka will win this one
Mumbai
sorry, but there’s nothing “picture postcard” in the unsightly pictures you have posted of the stadium pavilion and screen area. its natural surroundings aside, gangothri glades doesn’t seem too pretty a stadium!
we will miss Dravid in the 4th innings…sound move by Jaffer..
For those who want to to know live scores of Ranji final check this link.
http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/current/match/scores/live.html
And, here’s to win for Karnataka..
Current score ( @ 12.45 pm)
Karnataka 97 for 7
sigh :(((
Karnataka will LOSE.
The Captain is to BLAME , his flamboyant approach no doubt is entertaining in 20 / 20 matches , does not work in Ranji trophy.
130 all OUT. Come on Guys how can Karnataka Win from here.
Match should be over by the 4 th day.
Lots of hopes after bowling out Mumbai for 233.
Can karnataka score 233 , both innings put together is the ?? Now
After all the hype and hooplah over Mysore hosting the match and KA’s advantage, it is advantage Mumbai.
Oh! Blimey! This one is turning out to be one hell of a roller coaster ride for sure!
I still hope KAR pulls back one fast and restrict Mumbai to a small total in 2nd Inn and then play with a little bit more common sense to overhaul.
If only wishes were horses..with all my optimism I still see Mumbai walking away with the trophy. What seems to differentiate is the experience quotient and big match temperament that our lads seem to lack.
As i type this message..Mumbai are 107 / 5..
looks like this will be a low scoring, thrilling finale..i am NOT discounting Karnataka !
There is a need for another Wall in the 4th Innings. Hopefully and wishng Karnataka will find One.
What a match , in the end the better team won. Team with no superstars
Karnataka had 2 in the form of robin and pandey.
ajit agarkar can now retire with pride.