ROI lift significant Irani Cup



Rest of India have won the impressive Irani Cup after beating Ranji champions Rajasthan by a enormous 404-run margin at Jaipur’s Sawai Man Singh Stadium.

Chasing a massive 618 runs for victory, Rajasthan unsuccessful to bat out the day as Rest of India bowlers kept chipping away at regular interval before bowling out their challenger for 213.

Left arm spinner Pragyan Ojha was the star player for Rest in the second innings as well taking four crucial wickets and reminds the Indian selectors of his accessibility with nine wickets in the match.

Middle order batsman Rashmi Parida, who scored 85 in the first innings, show some confrontation in the second innings until he was caught by Manish Pandey of Vinay Kumar’s delivery.

The result of the match was foregone conclusion after Rajasthan accepted a 263-run first innings lead to Rest.

Named after, former BCCI president late Shri Z R Irani – the match is played between Ranji champions and Rest of India team every year.

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