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Karan returns to Ranji Trophy in style, puts Rajasthan in control against TN

Rajasthan’s Karan Lamba made an immediate impact on his Ranji Trophy return, anchoring his team’s first innings with an unbeaten century (103 off 135 balls) to put his side in command against Tamil Nadu. His aggressive strokeplay—including three consecutive boundaries against debutant D.

Deepesh and a towering six off Sai Kishore—helped Rajasthan reach 289 for four, with debutant Rohan Rajbhar (95) and Sumit Godara (49) providing crucial support. Tamil Nadu’s bowling attack, led by 37-year-old pacer P.

Saravana Kumar (3/52), struggled to contain the Rajasthan batsmen, while all-rounder Sonu Yadav suffered an injury during the match after a collision at backward point.

Rajasthan’s top order showcased resilience and adaptability, with Lamba’s return after a two-year absence proving pivotal. Rohan Rajbhar’s near-century (95 off 220 balls) included moments of flair, such as a lofted six and a straight drive, though he fell just short of his maiden hundred.

The partnership between Rajbhar and Godara (104 runs) set the foundation, while Lamba’s late aggression—including a back-foot square drive for his century—shifted momentum firmly in Rajasthan’s favor as they chased down Tamil Nadu’s bowling early in the match.

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