The Ranji Trophy 2024-25 quarter-finals are underway, delivering intense cricketing action across four venues. Here are the latest updates from the key matches:

Nagwaswalla vs Pujara: A Fierce Battle in Rajkot

Left-arm pacer Arzan Nagwaswalla has been posing serious challenges for Cheteshwar Pujara, beating him multiple times with his swing and accuracy from over the wicket. Despite struggling initially, Pujara has responded with a couple of boundaries, moving to 20 off 17 balls. Saurashtra stands at 73/1.

Jammu & Kashmir Lose Early Wickets Against Kerala

Kerala’s pacers have maintained relentless pressure in Pune. Nidheesh struck twice, first dismissing opener Khajuria and then drawing an edge from Vivrant Sharma. J&K are now at 41/2, with captain Paras Dogra stepping in.

Vidarbha Stumble as Vijay Shankar Strikes for Tamil Nadu

In Nagpur, Tamil Nadu’s Vijay Shankar made an impact, grabbing a sharp return catch to dismiss Dhruv Shorey, leaving Vidarbha at 44/3. Karun Nair is the new batter at the crease.

Mumbai’s Top-Order Collapses Against Haryana

Haryana’s fast bowlers have been sensational in Kolkata, rattling Mumbai’s batting lineup. Sumit Kumar produced a stunning delivery to bowl Suryakumar Yadav, leaving Mumbai struggling at 25/4. Shivam Dube joined Ajinkya Rahane and began his innings with a confident cover drive. However, he too departed soon after, edging a wide delivery to gully for 28. Mumbai now stand at 65/5.

Early Setbacks for Vidarbha and Mumbai

Vidarbha’s Atharva Taide was dismissed for a duck, slicing a wide delivery to backward point, while Mumbai’s Ayush Mhatre had his stumps rattled on the first ball of the game by Haryana’s Anshul Kamboj. Kamboj, who claimed a 10-wicket haul earlier in the season, is proving his worth once again.

Ranji Trophy Quarter-Final Fixtures

• Haryana vs Mumbai – Kolkata
• Jammu & Kashmir vs Kerala – Pune
• Vidarbha vs Tamil Nadu – Nagpur
• Saurashtra vs Gujarat – Rajkot

Mumbai won the toss and chose to bat, with captain Ajinkya Rahane stating that the pitch appears dry with a tinge of green. Haryana’s captain Ankit Kumar is confident in his team’s batting prowess after consistent 400-plus scores in the league stage.

Stay tuned for more updates from the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 quarter-finals!