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Ranji Trophy: Gurjapneet Singh, Sai Kishore star as Tamil Nadu enjoys near-perfect day

Tamil Nadu dominated the first day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group-D clash against Uttarakhand, bundling out the visitors for a paltry 134 runs at the MAC Stadium. The home side’s pace attack, led by Gurjapneet Singh, dismantled the opposition’s top order early, with the left-arm fast bowler claiming four wickets for just 34 runs.

His sharp bowling variations—including a mix of over-the-wicket deliveries and slanting balls—shook the Uttarakhand batsmen, while left-arm spinner Sai Kishore added four more scalps for 40 runs, leaving the visitors reeling at 41 for four by lunch. After a brief recovery, Uttarakhand’s middle order collapsed under sustained pressure, with key wickets falling in quick succession, including a run-out and a stumping off Sai Kishore’s turn-and-bounce spin.

In their reply, Tamil Nadu’s openers faced early setbacks, but N. Jagadeesan and Pradosh Ranjan Paul steadied the innings with a 64-run partnership, setting the stage for a strong second day.

The hosts finished the day on 85 for two, having weathered the early storm and now holding a commanding position in the match.

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