Result of our hard work, says Unadkat on Ranji Trophy win against Bengal

Following the victory within the finals on Sunday, Saurashtra skipper Jaydev Unadkat expressed happiness and mentioned that it was a consequence of the workforce’s hard work that they defeated Bengal at dwelling.

Saurashtra defeated Bengal by 9 wickets to elevate the Ranji Trophy title for the second time right here on the Eden Gardens on Sunday.

“It feels great, coming here and winning was important because the Bengal team was playing very well and it is important to come to Bengal and beat them. It is the result of the hard work of the team,” Unadkat informed ANI after the match on Sunday.

Unadkat additionally expressed happiness about his workforce’s win on social media.

“TEAM SAURASHTRA! It isn’t just a team, it is an emotion! It is love! It is fire & ice & everything nice. This is special guys! To many more trophies & memories,” tweeted Unadkat.

This is Unadkat’s second Ranji triumph as a skipper, having received the 2019-20 version of the celebrated red-ball event as effectively. He additionally led Saurashtra to their second Vijay Hazare Trophy title final 12 months by defeating Maharashtra within the finals. It is the premier 50-over competitors in India.

Put to bat first by Saurashtra, Bengal was bundled out for 174 of their first innings. Shahbaz Ahmed (69) and Abishek Porel (50) managed half-centuries to information their workforce to 3 figures after it was decreased to 65/6. Chetan Sakariya (3/33) and Unadkat (3/44) had been the standout bowlers for Saurashtra.

Saurashtra took a 230-run lead within the first innings after making 404 runs. Arpit Vasavada (81), Chirag Jani (60), Sheldon Jackson (59) and Harvik Desai (50) scored useful fifties. Mukesh Kumar (4/111) was the decide of the bowlers for Bengal. Akash Deep and Ishan Porel additionally took three wickets.

Bengal was bundled out for simply 241 of their second innings, due to an excellent spell from skipper Unadkat (6/85). Sakariya additionally took three wickets. However, skipper Manoj Tiwary (68) and Anustup Majumdar (61) scored valiant fifties. The dwelling facet had a lead of 11 runs, which was duly chased down.

Arpit Vasavada was adjudged the Player of the Series for his constant run this Ranji season. In 10 matches and 15 innings, he scored 907 runs at a mean of 75.58. He additionally managed to attain three centuries and three half-centuries, with the very best particular person rating of 202. Unadkat acquired the Man of the Match award for his 9 wickets.

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