Amazing performance of two players has been seen in Ranji Trophy. Amazing because what they have done together is no less than the real havoc they have wreaked on the field. It is called lightning. We are talking about the match played between Meghalaya and Jammu Kashmir. In this match Meghalaya batted first. The condition of that team in the first innings has made the match for Jammu and Kashmir. In fact, the Meghalaya team was defeated cheaply and it was not the entire team of Jammu and Kashmir but only two bowlers who were defeated.
Only 2 bowlers were enough for the entire team
Jammu and Kashmir used its 5 bowlers in the first innings against Meghalaya. But, out of them only 2 left an impact. Those two bowlers from Jammu and Kashmir who melted Meghalaya’s batting were Aaqib Nabi and Abid Mushtaq. Together, these two made it difficult for the Meghalaya batsmen to stay on the wicket.
Meghalaya all out for 73 runs in the first innings
Due to the havoc wreaked by Aaqib Nabi and Abid Mushtaq, Meghalaya’s condition became such that it was all out for just 73 runs. Those two bowlers from Jammu and Kashmir were responsible for this condition of Meghalaya. In the first innings, both Aaqib Nabi and Abid Mushtaq took 5 wickets each. Meaning, only those two together took all the 10 wickets of Meghalaya.
One took 5 wickets for the 5th time and the other for the 8th time.
Medium pace fast bowler Aaqib Nabi dismissed 5 batsmen of Meghalaya for just 14 runs in 9 overs in the first innings. He has taken 5 wickets for the 5th time in first class cricket. Whereas spinner Abid Mushtaq has taken 5 wickets for 19 runs in 15.3 overs. This is his 8th 5 plus wicket in first class cricket.
Jammu and Kashmir got the lead
After Meghalaya was all out for 73 runs, Jammu and Kashmir made a great start to their first innings. He has taken the lead on Meghalaya. Now it remains to be seen how much the Jammu and Kashmir team can increase its lead. Because, the more runs she scores. By the same amount his chances of winning by innings difference will also increase.
