Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Shubman Gill’s Century Overshadowed by Punjab’s Heavy Defeat Against Karnataka
In Shubman Gill’s Century Fails to Prevent Punjab’s Innings Defeat in Ranji Trophya thrilling encounter of theΒ Ranji Trophy 2024-25,Shubman Gill’s Century Fails to Prevent Punjab’s Innings Defeat in Ranji Trophy Punjab’s hopes were dashed as they faced an innings defeat against Karnataka. The star of the match was none other than Punjabβs captain and opener,Β Shubman Gill, who showcased his exceptional batting skills with a remarkable century. Gill scored a commendable 102 runs off 171 balls, featuring an impressive array of 14 fours and three sixes. However, his individual brilliance was not enough to save his team from a crushing loss.
On the third day of the match, Gill began with an overnight score of just 7 and made significant progress, adding 95 runs to his tally. His innings demonstrated resilience, especially as he reached his first fifty off 119 balls, before accelerating to another fifty in just 40 balls. Unfortunately, he became the eighth batsman dismissed in Punjab’s second innings, which ultimately led to their downfall after conceding a massive 420-run lead in the first innings.
Karnataka, on the other hand, displayed dominant performance throughout the match, having amassed 475 runs in their first innings. The highlight of their batting was Ravichandran Smaran, who scored an impressive 203 runs, marking his maiden first-class double century. Karnataka secured seven points, including a bonus point for their innings victory.
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