Leg-spinner Shreyas Gopal once again proved to be Karnataka’s standout performer, taking three wickets in the second innings to complete a brilliant match haul of 11 wickets. His control, flight, and variations kept Saurashtra under constant pressure on a pitch that increasingly assisted the spinners.
Chasing an improbable 229 in just one and a half sessions, Saurashtra found themselves in trouble early at 43 for four in the 13th over. The track’s variable bounce and turn made batting a challenging task, and Shreyas exploited those conditions expertly. His delivery to dismiss Ansh Gosai perfectly showcased his mastery — a sharp googly that zipped through after pitching, sneaking past the right-hander’s static defence and crashing into the stumps.
However, Saurashtra’s resistance came through a gritty partnership between Gajjar Sammar (43 not out off 110 balls) and concussion substitute Jay Gohil (41 off 73 balls). The pair added a vital 81 runs for the fifth wicket, batting together for 26 overs to frustrate Karnataka’s bowlers and ensure the hosts secured a hard-fought draw.
Chasing an improbable 229 in just one and a half sessions, Saurashtra found themselves in trouble early at 43 for four in the 13th over. The track’s variable bounce and turn made batting a challenging task, and Shreyas exploited those conditions expertly. His delivery to dismiss Ansh Gosai perfectly showcased his mastery — a sharp googly that zipped through after pitching, sneaking past the right-hander’s static defence and crashing into the stumps.
Also Read: LIVE Cricket ScoreEarlier in the day, Karnataka’s second innings featured brisk batting, with skipper Mayank Agarwal leading from the front with a composed 64, while wicketkeeper-batter KL Shrijith added a quickfire 31 off 30 balls.
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