Uttarakhand Batsmen Shine in Ranji Quarterfinal Clash

On the second day of their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal, Uttarakhand established a commanding presence over Jharkhand. The team’s batsmen displayed resilience, with Avneesh Sudha, Kunal Chandela, and J Suchith each scoring over fifty runs. They reached 287 for five wickets by the close of play, seizing a crucial first-innings lead.

The foundation for Uttarakhand's advantage was laid by a 99-run partnership between opener Avneesh Sudha and captain Kunal Chandela. Despite losing some wickets in the second session, including Sudha and Chandela, J Suchith continued the momentum. He added 64 runs with Saurabh Rawat, guiding the team past Jharkhand's first-innings total of 235.

Jharkhand faced challenges, notably the absence of their key bowler, Anukul Roy. Roy, who had accumulated demerit points during the group stage, was unavailable for this match. This absence potentially impacted Jharkhand's ability to contain Uttarakhand's strong batting performance.