Guwahati: Hyderabad inflicted an innings and 78-run defeat on hosts Assam to send the latter virtually out of contention for a knockout berth in the ongoing Ranji Trophy.
The home side were bundled out for 169 in 73.4 overs in the second innings of their Plate B league match an hour before tea. In reply to Assam’s first innings total of 227, Hyderabad had declared their innings at 474 for six.
Hyderabad wicket-keeper Ibrahim Khaleel’s record 14 dismissals was the highlight of the match.
Like in the first innings, Khaleel accounted for seven dismissals to be eventually named Man of the Match. He took 11 catches and stumped three batsmen, apart from contributing an unbeaten 37. W.R. James (11 catches, 2 stumpings) held the previous first-class record for Matabeleland versus Mashonaland CD in Bulawayo, 1995-96 with 13 dismissals.
In New Delhi, a late start due to foggy weather ended the possibility of an interesting finish in the Elite Group B match between Tamil Nadu and Delhi as the visitors had to settle for three points.
Super League
In Mohali: Saurashtra 542. Punjab 278 & 120 (A. Singh 41 .., S. Maniar 4-47, S. Trivedi 3-34, J. Unadkat 2-27). Saurashtra won by innings and 144 runs.
In Mumbai: Karnataka 635/9 decl & 147/3 (K. Pawan 57, G. Satish 56). Mumbai 441 (A. Nayar 191 .., R. Sharma 64, V. Kumar 4/104, S. Binny 3/27). Draw.
In New Delhi: Delhi 212 & 311 (M. Kumar 58, Y. Nagar 56, P. Bisht 53, L. Balaji 4/65. Tamil Nadu 306 & 129/3. Draw.
In New Delhi: Rajasthan 521 & 21/4 (A. Konwar 2/5, A. Kathuria 2/10). Railways 525/8 decl. (M. Rawat 145, S. Bangar 79, V. Vadav 6/134). Draw.
In Sambalpur: Orissa 482. UP 590/4 (P. Singh 202 .., A. Alam 118 .., T. Srivastava 115, Md Kaif 88, B. Mohanty 2/104). Draw
In Vadodara: Haryana 390 & 195. Baroda 214 & 228/7 (A. Rayudu 83 .., J. Billa 2/46, A. Mishra 3/52). Draw.
Plate League
In Guwahati: Assam 227 & 169 (Mohan 5/42). Hyderabad 474/6 decl. Hyderabad won by an innings and 78 runs
In Jammu: Goa 281 & 376/9 decl. Jammu & Kashmir 260 & 220. Goa won by 177 runs
In Nasik: Maharashtra 460 & 106/1. Jharkhand 283 & 282. Maharashtra won by 9 wickets.
In New Delhi: Vidarbha 508/6decl. Services 240 & 194/7. Match drawn.
In Vijayawada: Andhra 265 & 342 (G Shankara Rao 148). Himachal Pradesh 341 & 91/0. Match drawn
