2024-01-22 15:15:04
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala suffered a humiliating defeat once morest Mumbai in Ranji Trophy cricket at home. Set a target of 327 runs, Kerala were bowled out for 94 runs in the first session on the last day and were defeated by 232 runs. Opener Rohan Kunnummal, who scored a half-century in the first innings, became Kerala’s top scorer in the second innings with 26 runs, while captain Sanju Samson, who scored 38 runs in the first innings, remained unbeaten with 15 runs in the second innings. Visweshar Suresh, who was supposed to bat as the eleventh, might not come out due to injury. This is Kerala’s first defeat following drawing the first two matches of the season.
Kerala, who came to the crease on 24 runs without losing a wicket on the fourth day, lost Jalaj Saxena in the last ball of the first over. Dhawal Kulkarni bowled the player who scored 16 runs. Krishna Prasad, who reached one down, returned with all four runs. Next it was Rohan Kunnummal’s turn. Captain Ajinkya Rahane was caught by Shams Mulani who scored 26 runs. Sachin Baby (12), Vishnu Vinod (6), Shreyas Gopal (0), Basil Thambi (4) and MD Nidhish (0) also returned. On the one hand, captain Sanju Samson, who defended even when wickets were falling, remained unbeaten with 15 runs off 53 balls.
For Mumbai, Shams Mulani took five wickets conceding 44 runs while Dhawal Kulkarni and Tanush Kotian took two wickets each.
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