Ranji Trophy Round 3, Day 4 Updates: Mumbai, TN, Bengal emerge victorious; Jammu and Kashmir force draw vs Baroda

Baroda and Jammu and Kashmir played out a draw in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A clash. Baroda dominated the first innings, piling up 616 before bowling Jammu and Kashmir out for 303 to take a massive 313-run lead. Forced to follow on, J&K showed greater resilience in their second innings, batting out time to finish on 316/6 and avoid defeat. Despite Baroda's strong position, they could not force a result as the match ended in a draw.

Maharashtra and Gujarat played out a draw in their Ranji Trophy Elite clash in Pune. Maharashtra posted 330 in their first innings after bowling Gujarat out for 223, taking a lead of 107 runs. Gujarat fought back strongly in their second innings, declaring at 446/5 to put pressure on the hosts and set them a target of 340 runs. However, Maharashtra (141/4 in 2nd innings) managed to hold on as the match ended in a draw, with neither side able to force a result.

Chhattisgarh clinched a five-wicket win over Andhra in their Ranji Trophy Elite clash, successfully chasing down the target of 179 to seal the victory. Andhra had scored 231 in their first innings, but Chhattisgarh edged ahead with 237 to take a narrow six-run lead. The hosts then declared their second innings at 184/3, setting the visitors a target of 179. Chhattisgarh held their nerve in the chase, reaching 182/5 to complete the win with five wickets to spare. The victory capped off a strong all-round performance from the visitors, who made the most of their first-innings advantage to get the job done.

Pondicherry and Uttar Pradesh played out a draw in their Ranji Trophy Elite clash. Uttar Pradesh gained the upper hand after posting 333 in their first innings, taking a commanding 161-run lead after bowling out Pondicherry for 172. However, Pondicherry showed greater resistance in their second innings, finishing at 211/8 as they managed to hold on for a draw. Despite the improved batting performance, Pondicherry could not make up the first-innings deficit, giving Uttar Pradesh the advantage in the contest.

Chhattisgarh are on the verge of securing a victory against Andhra in their Ranji Trophy Elite clash, needing just 61 more runs to win. Having been set a target of 179, the visitors are well placed in the chase with seven wickets in hand. Captain Anuj Tiwary is batting on 57. Andhra will need quick breakthroughs to put pressure on Chhattisgarh and keep their hopes of a comeback alive.

Andhra, meanwhile, will be desperate to pick up wickets and make the chase challenging, but Chhattisgarh have put themselves in a strong position to wrap up the contest.

Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Divyansh Saxena helped Mumbai chase down 97 runs in 10.4 overs. Mumbai beat Haryana by 10 wickets to register their 3rd successive win with a bonus point.

Delhi (515/5d) pick up three points from the game on the basis of their first-innings lead. There was no play possible on day 3 and day 4 due to bad weather. Jharkhand were 131/4 in their reply. Delhi captain Ayush Badoni has been adjudged Man of the Match for his 210 not out off 228 balls. Second draw for Delhi in three games. For Jharkhand, a third successive one.

Punjab, however, get three points from the match on the basis of their first-innings lead. Second draw for the northern side this season in three games. Rajasthan also pick up three points for the same reason. Third successive draw for them, and second for Uttarakhand.

Again Goa in Group A at Nagpur. Goa bowled out for 195 in the second innings. Harsh Dubey picks up 4/38. Third win in as many games. Fantastic start to the season for Vidarbha. For Goa, third successive defeat on the other hand. Dhruv Shorey has been adjudged Man of the Match for his 167 in Vidarbha's 442/8d.

By an innings and 174 runs against Bihar whose batting remained poor in the second innings. They were bowled out for 134 with Saransh Jain picking up 6/49. He had taken seven wickets in the first innings. What a game for the India spinner. This is MP's first win in three games in Group A. The previous two games were draws. For Bihar, it's third successive defeat.

Haryana found some reistence from someone other than Nishant Sindhu. The Samath Jakhar-Anuj Thakral's 8th wicket stand was worth 81 runs and it lasted 188 balls. Who else but Tanush Kotian to break it. Kotian finishes with career-best figures of 8/81. Haryana all-out for 256. Mumbai's target 97 runs.

Second win for Manipur in the Plate Group. They beat Arunachal Pradesh by four wickets as they chase down 180. Opener Ronald Longjam led the chase with 70 not out. Captain Langlonyamba Meitan Keishangbam also played a nice hand of 51. Pheiroijam Jotin, for his 166 in the first innings, got the Man-of-the-Match award.

The southern side has chased down 129 against Railways to win their Group D game at Chennai. They win by five wickets with C Andre Siddarth scoring an unbeaten 56. Sai Kishore has been chosen Man of the Match for his seven wickets in the game. This is the second win in three games for Tamil Nadu, with one match ending in a draw. As far as Railways are concerned, this is their first defeat in three games.

Captain Shreyas Gopal picks up the final wicket to complete his five-wicket haul as Karnataka finally secure a win in this Ranji season, beating Tripura by an innings and 116 runs. Made to follow-on, Tripura were bundled out for 180, and suffered their third straight defeat.

Persistent rain in Ranchi forced a draw as Delhi and Jharkhand settle for a point each. Delhi had declared their first innings at 515/5, before leaving Jharkhand at 131 for four. Ranchi witnessed no play on Day 3 and 4.

After losing their mainstay Nishant Sindhu (44), Haryana have been reduced to 212/7 after the first session of Day 4's play against Mumbai Lead is 52 runs.

Mumbai still have a chance to earn a bonus point with a 10-wicket win.

Samath Jakhar 30*(37 balls) is taking his chances.

Tanush Kotian picks up his first five-wicket haul in this season, which has left Haryana seven down. Musheer Khan is the only other wicket-taker for Mumbai. Haryana have, however, secured a 41-run lead with Samant Jakhar leading the charge with his unbeaten 28.

Bhut finished with an eight-wicket haul in the second innings, two added to his tally on Day 4, and implying a match-haul of 10 wickets. Ravindra Jadeja removed the final wicket as Saurashtra beat Assam by an innings and 12 runs. Assam lasted by 44 overs, scoring 94 runs.

Bhut played a key role in Saurashtra's win against Karnataka as well, with his valiant 28 down the order and eight wickets in the match.

Shahbaz takes the final wicket as Bengal fold Kerala for 120 runs to clinch victory by 287 runs.

Shahbaz Ahmed dismisses Mohammed Azharudden for 26 to leave Bengal a wicket away from third outright win

Nishant Sindhu is finally dismissed by Tanush Kotian on 44. Fails to execute a sweep and is caught behind. Mumbai eyeing a win.

Haryana 128/5. Still 32 runs away from making Mumbai bat again. Kotian has picked up all the 3 wickets to fall in the morning on Day 4

Tanush Kotian removed Yashvardhan Dalal in the second over of the day and later dismissed H Rana to send Haryana four down for 121 runs. Nishant Sindhu remains unbeaten on 39, with his side trailing 39 after being enforced a follow-on.

The left-arm spinner has struck instantly, picking up two early wickets, while Shami struck twice as well to leave Kerala 8 down. Bengal on verge of a win.

Stunning counterattack from the lower-order -- Aneeshwar Gautam (100), Manvanth Kumar (51) and Ritesh Bhatkal (74*) -- had helped Karnataka take a 294-run lead in the first innings. They then reduced Tripura for 117 for three -- all wickets picked by Shreyas Gopal. Tripura will hope Sridam Paul, unbeaten on 42, will keep their fight alive.

Both of Karnataka's first two matches ended in a draw -- against Andhra and Saurashtra.

Mumbai 430 lead Haryana 270 in 107.5 overs (Nishant Sindhu 105 not out; Musheer Khan 6/85) & 73/2 (f/o) in 21 overs (Nishant Sindhu 22 not out; Musheer Khan 1/6) by 87 runs.

Railways 184 & 108 in 52.3 overs (Sahab Singh 42; R Sai Kishore 4/39, J Hemchudeshan 3/21, Ajith Ram 2/26) lost to Tamil Nadu 165 & 130/5 in 59.1 overs (Andre Siddarth 56 not out; Toufik Mondal 4/50) by 5 wickets. Points: Tamil Nadu 6, Railways 0.

Chandigarh 685/5 declared lead Himachal Pradesh 340/3 in 104 overs (Innesh Mahajan 121, Shubham Arora 96, Pukhraj Mann 50 not out) by 345 runs.

Rajasthan 272 & 290/5 dec in 101.4 overs (Sachin Yadav 53, Karan Lamba 100 not out, Kunal Rathore 77; Mayank Mishra 3/115) lead Uttarakhand 194 & 38/0 in 9 overs (Tejasvi Jaiswal 31 not out) by 331 runs.