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Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Lamba and Co. help Rajasthan make Tamil Nadu toil on Day 1

Rajasthan’s batting lineup delivered a commanding start in their Ranji Trophy clash against Tamil Nadu, with Karan Lamba returning to first-class cricket after a two-year absence to anchor their innings with an unbeaten century. Lamba’s aggressive 103 runs (135 balls, 11 fours, 1 six) set the tone, featuring three consecutive boundaries off debutant D.

Deepesh and a towering six over long-off to cross fifty in just 45 deliveries. His partnership with Sumit Godara (49 runs) and Rohan Rajbhar (95 runs, five short of a century) propelled Rajasthan to 289 for four, with Rajbhar’s composed 219-ball knock showcasing restraint punctuated by bold strokes, including a six and a sweep four.

Tamil Nadu’s bowling attack struggled to contain the momentum, with veteran pacer P. Saravana Kumar—making only his third Ranji appearance at age 37—taking three wickets for 52 runs, while Sonu Yadav suffered a potential setback after hobbling off with an injury mid-innings.

Rajasthan’s early dominance underscored their depth, as debutant Godara’s timely inclusion after Mukul Choudhary’s pre-match injury ensured a formidable lineup took full advantage of Tamil Nadu’s defensive lapses.

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