Saurashtra

Ranji Trophy final: Saurashtra start as favourites against Bengal

Saurashtra beat Gujarat in a tense semifinal to reach here while Bengal stunned Karnataka in the last-four clash.

Mar 09, 2020, 10:05 AM IST

Jaydev Unadkat breaks 21-year-old Ranji Trophy record, leads Saurashtra to final

former India fast bowler Jaydev Unadkat broke a 21-year-old Ranji record and came up with a match-winning spell to help Saurashtra beat Gujarat in the semi-final on Wednesday (March 4).

Mar 04, 2020, 18:46 PM IST

Cheteshwar Pujara maintains same attitude in every team he's in: Saurashtra coach Sitanshu Kotak

Kotak said Pujara's presence was a big boost for the team.  

Feb 14, 2019, 12:11 PM IST

Saurashtra coach Sitanshu Kotak credits youth-experience combination for good show in Ranji Trophy

Saurashtra registered a record chase of 372 in the quarterfinal against Uttar Pradesh, before triumphing over a Karnataka side comprising of the likes of Mayank Agarwal, Karun Nair and Manish Pandey in the semifinal.

Feb 14, 2019, 11:47 AM IST

Ajinkya Rahane to lead Rest of India against Ranji champions Vidarbha, KL Rahul to lead India A vs England Lions

Saurashtra keeper-batsman Snell Patel, who scored a hundred in the Ranji final and left-arm spinner Dharmendra Jadeja, with fifty-plus wickets, have also made the cut.

Feb 07, 2019, 18:19 PM IST

We have been rewarded reasonably for discipline: Saurashtra coach Sitanshu Kotak

Kotak said removing Wasim Jaffer, who has a penchant to produce big hundreds, cheaply and the strange dismissal of rival captain Faiz Fazal allowed them to take control over the proceedings.

Feb 03, 2019, 19:25 PM IST

Saurashtra take Day 1 honours in Ranji Trophy final against Vidarbha

The Saurashtra bowlers, especially Unadkat (2/20) and fellow pace bowler Chetan Sakariya (1/13), kept the rival batsmen on a tight leash.

Feb 03, 2019, 17:57 PM IST

Undefeated Cheteshwar Pujara takes Saurashtra to Ranji Trophy final

Saurashtra will now meet defending champions Vidarbha in the final of the national championship to be played from February 3-7 in Jaipur. 

Jan 28, 2019, 14:48 PM IST

Ranji Trophy: Umesh Yadav stars as Vidarbha blows away Kerala's challenge to reach final

Vidarbha awaits the winner of the other semifinal between Karnataka and Saurashtra being played in Bengaluru.

Jan 25, 2019, 15:12 PM IST

Harvik Desai's maiden ton guides Saurashtra to Ranji Trophy semis

Opener Desai was well-supported by Snell Patel (72), Cheteshwar Pujara (67 not out) and Sheldon Jackson (73 not out) as Saurashtra pulled off the 372-run chase by losing just four wickets in 115.1 overs.  

Jan 19, 2019, 17:59 PM IST

Ranji Trophy: Iyer onslaught gives Mumbai hopes of outright victory

Iyer slammed seven sixes, three of them off successive balls from left-arm spinner Dharmendra Jadeja before perishing to the fourth ball while trying for a fourth maximum hit.

Dec 24, 2018, 19:30 PM IST

Ranji Trophy: Fight on for 1st innings lead after Saurashtra restrict Mumbai

Mumbai struck in the final over by picking up the prized wicket of Saurashtra's experienced batsman Sheldon Jackson, who was out five short of a well-deserved century after facing 144 balls in which he struck 8 fours and 3 sixes.

Dec 23, 2018, 18:44 PM IST

Ravindra Jadeja hits ton as Saurashtra take lead against Railways

After Saurashtra's top-order failed, left-handed Jadeja took the centre-stage at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, hitting 16 fours and four sixes in his 326-ball stay at the crease so far.

Nov 13, 2018, 20:55 PM IST

Karnataka vs Saurashtra, Vijay Hazare Trophy final: Cheteshwar Pujara fought bravely but just fell short in the intent stakes

Chesteshwar Pujara's 94 went in vain on Tuesday as Karnataka beat Saurashtra to lift the Vijay Hazare Trophy. 

Feb 27, 2018, 22:04 PM IST

Formidable Karnataka ready to face gritty Saurashtra in Vijay Hazare Trophy final

Mayank Agarwal will look to shrug off the disappointment of being ignored for national selection and Ravindra Jadeja would try to remain relevant in shorter formats when a formidable Karnataka take on Saurashtra in the final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Tuesday. 

Feb 26, 2018, 20:14 PM IST

Half-fit Ravindra Jadeja takes Saurashtra to Vijay Hazare Trophy final

A half-fit Ravindra Jadeja proved his worth with a half-century and a brilliant run-out as Saurashtra comfortably beat Andhra by 59 runs to enter the final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Sunday.

Feb 25, 2018, 20:03 PM IST

India cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara blessed with a girl child

It is learnt that Pujara will be back in Delhi for the semifinal against Andhra.

Feb 23, 2018, 16:09 PM IST

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Saurashtra beat Baroda by 3 wickets to enter semifinals

While Maharashtra will play Karnataka in the first semifinal, Saurashtra, by virtue of their quarterfinal win, will meet Andhra Pradesh in the second semifinal.

Feb 22, 2018, 19:05 PM IST

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Andhra Pradesh, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Saurashtra reach knockouts

Andhra registered their sixth straight win in Group C of the Vijay Hazare Trophy after they overcame Mumbai by 29 runs here on Wednesday.

Feb 14, 2018, 21:17 PM IST

Vijay Hazare Trophy Group D: Saurashtra, Chhattisgarh, Hyderabad keep QF hopes alive

A resurgent Saurashtra steamrolled Services by eight wickets to keep their quarterfinal hopes alive in the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Monday.

Feb 12, 2018, 18:44 PM IST