Delhi and Services ended their Elite Group C Ranji Trophy encounter in a draw at Palam A Stadium. On the fourth and final day, Yash Dhull delivered a match saving performance remaining unbeaten on 104 from 104 deliveries to help Delhi avoid defeat after securing an advantage in the first innings.
Who scored centuries during the match?
After winning the toss, Services elected to take first strike. Although neither side managed to force a result, the match featured plenty of impressive batting across all four innings. The contest witnessed three centuries with Rajat Paliwal, Mohit Ahlawat and Yash Dhull each reaching the three figures mark.
How did Rajat Paliwal rescue Services in their first innings?
Services struggled to build momentum with the bat in their first innings losing four wickets for just 44 runs and finding themselves in a difficult position. With the team at risk of being dismissed cheaply, captain Rajat Paliwal took responsibility and produced a composed knock. He remained unbeaten on 111 from 196 deliveries striking 10 boundaries to steady the innings and guide his side out of trouble.
What was Services’ total in the first innings?
Contributions from Mohit Ahlawat (33) and Pulkit Narang (30) helped Services post 266 before being bowled out in 88 overs. Aman Chaudhary led Delhi’s bowling attack finishing with four wickets.
How did Delhi gain the first-innings lead?
Delhi responded with a strong batting display, accumulating 344 runs before losing their final wicket in 105.4 overs. This gave them a crucial 78-run advantage after the first innings. Sumit Mathur narrowly missed out on a hundred, falling for 99, while Ayush Doseja contributed 78 and Priyansh Arya made 58. Jayant Goyat was the standout performer for Services with the ball, claiming his maiden five-wicket haul. His figures of 5 for 65 helped dismantle Delhi’s middle order.
How did Mohit Ahlawat perform in Services’ second innings?
Starting their second innings 78 runs behind, Services suffered another setback as they lost two wickets for just 13 runs. With the team in a precarious position Mohit Ahlawat stepped up against his former side. The batter produced a memorable performance registering his maiden first-class hundred with an aggressive 142 off 150 deliveries including 12 boundaries and seven sixes.
What target did Services set for Delhi?
Ahlawat kept Delhi’s bowlers under constant pressure taking on the attack with an array of aggressive strokes across the ground and putting Services in command. Captain Rajat Paliwal once again provided valuable support as the visitors declared at 397/9 after 99.1 overs. This left Delhi with a challenging target of 320 runs to chase on the final day.
How did Yash Dhull save the match for Delhi?
Delhi faced a difficult task of chasing 320 on the final day and found themselves in a precarious position after losing four wickets early. However, Yash Dhull produced a superb rescue act, finishing unbeaten on 104 from 104 deliveries including 11 boundaries and two sixes. His assured batting kept Services at bay and ensured that Delhi survived the challenge to secure a draw.
How many points did each team receive from the draw?
Sumit Mathur provided valuable support at the other end, remaining unbeaten on 11 from 51 deliveries as he focused on defending his wicket. Delhi reached 168/4 in 37 overs when the officials called off the contest as a draw. Their first-innings advantage earned them three points, while Services collected one point.