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Ranji Trophy 2013-14: SF Round-up, Jan 18

Sat 18 Jan 2014, 6:26 pm

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Fallah rattles Bengal

On the first day of the Ranji Trophy 2013-14 semi-finals, Maharashtra pacer Samad Fallah claimed seven wickets to skittle Bengal out for a paltry total, while rain and bad weather affected the other semi-final. Here is the round-up for the day: Bengal vs Maharashtra: Maharashtra were leading by 50 runs at stumps on Day 1. Ankit Bawne (37*) was batting with Rohit Motwani (8*) when play ended. Earlier, after opting to field first at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore, the Samad Fallah-led Maharashtra attack bowled Bengal out for 114 in the first innings. Fallah wrecked the top order on the first morning, leaving the opposition reeling on 21 for three. He later claimed four more scalps to finish with seven for 58 in the innings. He was ably supported by Anupam Sanklecha, Dominic Joseph and Harshad Khadiwale, who claimed a wicket each. In response, Maharashtra were 164 for four at the end of day’s play. L Shukla and Ashoke Dinda had picked two wickets each for Bengal by then. Karnataka vs Punjab: Play was called off for the day due to inclement weather without toss taking place.