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Ranji Trophy | Debutant Deepesh’s quick strikes restrict Rajasthan to 363 against Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu’s 18-year-old debutant Deepesh made an immediate impact in the Elite Group-D Ranji Trophy match against Rajasthan, delivering a breakthrough that reshaped the contest. After bowling 18.5 overs without a wicket, Deepesh struck with three dismissals in his next eight deliveries, including a crucial three-for in his final eight overs (3/89), triggering Rajasthan’s collapse from 347 for five to all out for 363 in the first session on the second day.

His relentless short-pitched bowling forced key batsmen like Mahipal Lomror (66) and Ajay Singh (1) into errors, earning him a jubilant celebration from his teammates after claiming his maiden first-class wicket. The hosts, who had built a solid partnership, crumbled under the pressure, with Lomror and Karan Lamba (113) among the top scorers before the innings folded.

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