Ranji Trophy, Round 2, Day 4 Highlights: Punjab, Bengal shine; Mumbai thrash Himachal, Meghalaya win thriller

The match between Maharashtra and Jharkhand ends in the draw. However, it is the former side who secured the three points after getting the first innings lead.

The match between Karnataka and Saurashtra ends in a draw as both captains shake hands, with the game cut short due to bad light. Saurashtra end at 137/2, but take three points from the game after they had taken a first innings lead of 7 runs. Karnataka on the other hand get one point.

Punjab have defeated Chattisgarh as they chased down the small target of 86 inside 17 overs. However, they did lose three wickets in the process, and were thus denied the bonus point.

Harnoor Singh and Vihaan Malhotra were dismissed inside 4 pvers by Chattigarh, as the score read 14/2 in 3.2 overs. This meant that Punjab would be unable tp get the bonus points even if they win. Crucially, Shubman Gill has not fielded for the entire day today.

1) Assam secured a nine-wicket victory over Tripura

2) Tamil Nadu triumphed over Uttarakhand by an innings and 66 runs

3) Haryana defeated Chandigarh by an innings and 24 runs

4) Bengal clinched a 60-run win against Services

5) Sikkim routed Arunachal Pradesh by an innings and 328 runs (Plate Group)

6) Vidarbha edged past Jammu & Kashmir by three wickets

7) Uttar Pradesh registered a 68-run victory over Goa

8) Baroda cruised past Bihar with a 10-wicket win

9) Kerala outclassed Odisha by an innings and 36 runs

10) Hyderabad overpowered Andhra by 267 runs

11) Mumbai dominated Himachal Pradesh to win by an innings and 97 runs

12) Delhi and Gujarat played out a draw, with Delhi pocketing the first-innings lead

13) Rajasthan and Railways ended in a draw, as Rajasthan claimed the first-innings advantage

The two teams shake hands in Palam as Tea is called. So, it will be a draw between Gujarat and Delhi. Delhi take three points because of their first innings lead, while Gujarat settle for one point.

At tea on Day 4, Saurashtra have 57 runs on the board for the loss of one wicket. So they would need 180 to win last season.

Chhattisgarh has been bowled out for 335 in their second innings. They have taken a lead of 85 runs. So, that means, Punjab now need 86 runs to win the game.

Eleven matches have produced outright results in the second round of the Ranji Trophy so far. Mumbai have defeated Himachal Pradesh by an innings and 97 runs, while Hyderabad registered a commanding 267-run win over Andhra. Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Haryana and Sikkim also secured wins by an innings, with the latter triumphing in the Plate competition. Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Assam and Baroda emerged victorious in their respective matches, while Vidarbha survived a dramatic collaspe to beat Jammu and Kashmir by three wickets.

So, Mumbai get the final wicket. Himachal Pradesh have been bowled out for 291. Mumbai win the match by an innings and 97 runs.

Delhi have struck early in the second innings. Aarya Desai has been trapped LBW by Divij Mehra. Gujarat under considerable pressure here.

Rain has played spoilsport in the Pondicherry vs Madhya Pradesh game. The overnight rains have forced a delayed start, no confirmation as to when things will get going.

In their chase of 237, Saurashtra lost Harvik Desai early. However, since then, they have looked to progress steadily and have not shown much intent. It looks like Saurashtra are happy to settle for a draw.

The last wicket partnership between Arzan Nagwaswalla and Sidhharth Desi frustrated the Delhi bowlers with their resolve. However, Money Grewal has finally broken the resistance. Gujarat bundled for 479 as Delhi took a first-innings lead of 169 runs. They have enforced the follow-on and have asked Gujarat to bat again.

Things are getting interesting between Saurashtra and Karnataka. Karnataka have declared their second innings at 243/7 with a lead of 236. So, Saurashtra need to chase down 237 runs in the remaining two sessions of the day.

Hrithik Shokeen has a fifer against Gujarat. This is his first in First-Class cricket. Gujarat are nine down. Delhi are now just one wicket away from wrapping up the innings and taking a first innings lead.

Lunch in the game between Himachal Pradesh and Mumbai. Himachal have dragged this game into the second session. Mumbai still need three wickets to seal a win by an innings in the game. Himachal will look to scale the 138 runs needed to avoid the follow-on.

Karnataka go into lunch on the final day at 236 for five. 137 runs were scored in the session in 36 overs. Karnataka now lead by 229.

Tanay Thyagrajan put on a brilliant show, and it is now a 267-run win for Hyderabad. Courtesy of the left-arm spinner, Andhra have been folded for 130 runs in the second innings. Great performance from Hyderabad.

A resolute partnership for the sixth wicket has been broken by Mohit Avasthi. Mumbai now need four wickets to complete the win.

Nine matches have produced outright results in the second round of the Ranji Trophy so far. Kerala are the latest winners, defeating Odisha by an innings and 36 runs. Tamil Nadu and Haryana also registered innings victories, while Sikkim crushed Arunachal Pradesh by an innings and 328 runs in the Plate Group. Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Assam and Baroda secured comfortable wins, while Vidarbha survived a dramatic collapse against Jammu and Kashmir to complete a three-wicket victory.

Tanay Thyagrajan is unstoppable. He picks up the wicket of KV Sasikanth. That is his sixth wicket of the innings and eleventh of the match. Hyderabad are just one wicket away from a win.

A couple of run outs and that is the end of the fight from Odisha. They have been bundled out for 143 as Kerala win this match by an innings and 36 runs.

Five-fer for Jalaj Saxena. Sumya Lenka is trapped LBW while attempting a wild slog against Saxena. Odisha now staring at an innings defeat. They are now stationed at 143/8

Tanay Thangrajan is on fire. He gets another wicket and Andra have now slipped to 83/6. Hyderabad are just four wickets away from a win, while Andhra need 315 runs.