Karnataka v Haryana - Ranji Trophy - Group B – Day 4 – Live Score and Update
Haryana 587 v Karnataka 272 and 332 - Match drawn
The http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Karnataka-c801 and Haryana was another lost cause as the game ended without a result with Haryana batting once at KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground, Hubli.
After getting bowled-out for 272 in response to Haryana’s massive score to 587, Karnataka ended the third day of play by posting 61 runs without any loss.
KL http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Rahul-c83321 and RV Uthappa resumed play on the final day, aiming to stay on the wicket for as long as possible.
On the other hand, it was imperative for Haryana to make early inroads to create a chance of winning the contest.
The opening pair, giving a modest performance, took the score to 90 before the departure of Rahul, who was clean-bowled by Sharma after belting a knock of 37 runs.
Before the fielding side could pose a serious challenge they were taken aback by RV Uthappa and KR Kapoor as the two, while forming the second-wicket partnership, staged a resounding comeback by resisting the temptation of going after the ball.
The two batsmen, keeping their cool, led their side towards 242 runs.
The duo shredded http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Haryana-c790’s bowling offence, as they kept the scoreboard ticking, while exhibiting excellent running between the wickets.
Finally, Haryana’http://www.senore.com/Cricket/S-Patel-c87613 concluded the partnership by dismissing Uthappa, who was caught behind after bolstering an amazing knock of 137 runs off 172 deliveries.
Nonetheless, this was not the end, as KR Kapoor and CM Gautam crafted another resilient onslaught against the bowlers.
Haryana were now desperately seeking the demise of another wicket, but with the day coming to its end, the match was clearly heading for a draw.
Karnataka managed to subdue their opponents by amassing 332 runs on the board with KR http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Kapoor-c70248 on an impressive 100 and Gautam standing unbeaten after jabbing a well tamed knock of 51 off 87 deliveries.
For Haryana, the final day was despicable as MM Sharma and HV http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Huzefa-Mohammed-Patel-c63657 were the only two bowlers who tasted any success.
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