One of the worst defeats suffered by Tamil Nadu by Ranji against Andhra
The majority of the batters for Tamil Nadu went about their business in such a way that it appeared as though they needed to score 203 runs in 40 overs, even though they only had 64 overs. One of Tamil Nadu’s worst defeats will be the eight-run loss to Andhra in the Ranji Trophy match at the Ramakrishna College ground.
Additionally, the innings’ poor pacing was a major contributor to the defeat. On a fourth-day pitch that offered some assistance but was not unplayable, none of the batters, with the exception of the determined Washington Sundar and skipper B. Indrajith, displayed the necessary application against the disciplined Andhra attack.
The sporting surface also encouraged batters to play their strokes
while the pitch, which had good bounce and carry, gradually helped spinners. The host was able to rescue defeat from victory despite having the aces. A team that was on its way to victory at 155 for three stumbled so badly that it lost.
Shoaib Md. Khan, an off-spinner, was adjudged to have beaten Indrajith (43) leg-before. He said he had stolen the ball, but there was no evidence due to a lack of technology. In a similar vein, Hanuma Vihari, who indicated that he had not edged, was ruled out caught behind on the leg side in Andhra’s second innings.
With less than 50 runs to get after Indrajith’s death, Tamil Nadu had two more specialist batters in Vijay Shankar and Pradosh Ranjan Paul. Vijay Shankar spooned a return catch to Shoaib with very little footwork, and Pradosh Ranjan’s attempt to hook paceman K.V. Sasikanth had disastrous results. The two hitters had capitulated to pressure.
Tamil Nadu went from 155 for three to 158 for six presenting a completely different scenario
When the host should have easily won, the match had become a humdinger. Up and down, the left-given Washington (65) was batting with beauty, tastefulness and obligation in an unpleasant circumstance. He only required support.
Shoaib foxed Sai Kishore, despite the fact that he has some batting credentials. The score for Tamil Nadu was 163-7. Only Ajith Ram supported Washington, who was composed and solid and made runs with few risks.
However, Washington was forced to attempt a fatal pull shot because he only had Sandeep Warrier for company. A few inquiries can be posed. With N. Jagadeesan in such fine structure, for what reason did he go as fast as possible at the highest point of the request. By hitting with common sense, he should have built an innings. B. Aparajith also might have built his innings as opposed to sending off into a whirlwind of shots.
Sai Sudharsan was brilliant in his 37-run innings, but he should have scored more. Tamil Nadu still has a long way to go to earn a spot in Elite Group ‘B,’ as they have only a lead in the first innings against Hyderabad and lost to Andhra, two of the weaker teams.