• Sai Kishore sizzled with a brilliant 5-fer against Mumbai during the second semi-final of Ranji Trophy .

  • Sai Kishore's victims included experienced campaigner Ajinkya Rahane.

WATCH: Sai Kishore bamboozles Ajinkya Rahane, Musheer Khan and others with brilliant bowling in Ranji Trophy semi-final
Sai Kishore impresses with a brilliant 5-fer (Screengrab: BCCI)

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In a gripping encounter at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy Bandra Kurla Complex, Tamil Nadu‘s skipper, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, delivered a bowling masterclass during the 2nd semi-final of the Ranji Trophy 2024 against Mumbai. Despite Tamil Nadu’s disappointing batting display in the first innings, where they were bundled out for a mere 146 runs, Sai Kishore’s exceptional bowling turned the tide in their favor.

Five-star performance by Sai Kishore

Sai Kishore produced a scintillating spell, claiming five crucial wickets for his team. The left-arm spinner’s performance was a testament to his skill and temperament as he dismantled Mumbai’s top-order, conceding fewer than 30 runs in the process. His ability to vary his pace, exploit angles, and maintain a tight line and length kept the Mumbai batsmen guessing throughout his spell.

Key dismissals

Sai Kishore’s victims included the experienced campaigner and former India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane, who fell for 19 runs. The star spinner then got rid of the well-set Musheer Khan, who was batting brilliantly at 55 (131). Additionally, he accounted for the dismissals of Bhupen Lalwani (15), Mohit Avasthi (2), and Shams Mulani (0), displaying his knack for breaking partnerships and creating pressure.

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Milestone achievement for Sai Kishore

With this remarkable performance, Sai Kishore achieved a significant milestone in his career, claiming his 10th five-wicket haul in just 39 matches. Also, his tally of wickets this season has rose to 52 in 15 innings at an outstanding average of 17.57. With that, Sai Kishore joined the elite company of Tamil Nadu spinners S. Venkataraghavan and Aashish Kapoor as only the third player to reach the milestone of picking up 50 wickets in a single season.

Road to the final

The semi-final clash between Tamil Nadu and Mumbai has become the focal point of this year’s Ranji Trophy, with both teams vying for a coveted spot in the final. Concurrently, the first semi-final between Vidarbha and Madhya Pradesh is underway in Nagpur, adding to the excitement of the tournament. The winners of these high-stakes encounters will secure their place in the final, scheduled to commence on March 10.

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