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South Africa win second Test by 198 runs, level series
South Africa beat New Zealand on 198 points in the second Test in Christchurch on Tuesday, dashing the hosts’ hopes of a landmark series victory over the Proteas.
After suffering a second-worst Test defeat in their first meeting in Christchurch, South Africa rebounded brilliantly on the Hagley Oval to take the black caps in the second innings after the fifth day of tea The team was eliminated with 227 points.
Chasing a would-be world record victory target of 426 runs, New Zealand resumed on 94 for four in the morning and there was a flicker of hope they might save the match as wicketkeeper Tom Blundell and all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme reached lunch at 180 for five.
After half-time, however, the home side’s resistance eased quickly as both players dragged pacer Marco Jansen to the fielder’s side, dropping their wickets.
Jansen and pace striker Kagiso Rabada crossed from behind with a second fresh ball before early rain brought morning tea as South Africa needed a wicket to win.
Spinner Keshav Maharaj grabbed Matt Henry lbw’s duck to seal the victory.
Match star Rabada said his side had to improve after their first game defeat.
“Playing against New Zealand is never easy, we know what we have to do and I’m glad we got the job done,” he added.
“We didn’t rock at all in the first Test… We knew we had to win this game, at least 1-1.”
New Zealand seaman Henry, who was named the series’ best player, said the hosts were disappointed they didn’t get their first win in the Test series against the Proteas.
“Obviously we have high hopes for this game, but you have to take your hat off to South Africa,” Henry said.
“I feel like their comeback is very strong and definitely deserves a second Test.
“I think the stakes are high…it does work in their favor time and time again. We’ve been fighting, but in the end it’s not there.”
Lutho Sipamla previously denied New Zealand third-placed Devon Conway his fourth Test century and broke a stubborn 85-run five-wicket partnership with Blundell.
The Proteas’ third seafarer trapped Conway lbw 92 and New Zealand lost a DRS transfer as the batsman tried to overturn the decision.
Brendel kept hitting the ball with composure and patience until executing a half-hearted pull that allowed Temba Bavuma to grab the short midfield with ease.
De Granholm scored a century in the first inning, and on Janssen’s next he hit Vian Mulder straight at the leg tube.
Jensen grabbed the third wicket as end Kyle Jamison hit Rabada with 12 shots from deep.
Rabada returned to attack, Tim Souther leading in the middle of the wicket against Siphamra and 17 minutes in, allowing Maharaj to win the final wicket.
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Mumbai defeats Vidarbha by 169 runs to win the 42nd Ranji Trophy, capping an eight-year reign.
Mumbai overcame Vidarbha by 169 runs in the Wankhede Stadium final on Thursday to end an eight-year drought for a record-tying 42nd Ranji Trophy victory. Vidarbha put up a valiant fight in the second inning to chase a massive 538 runs, but on Day 5, they were eventually bowled out for 368.
Vidarbha put up a valiant battle on Day 5 of the final, with captain Akshay Wadkar and Harsh Dubey leading the team’s struggle against Ajinkya Rahane’s troops. Vidarbha scored 81 runs in the opening session without losing a wicket thanks to the two’s resolute stance at the crease, which frustrated the home team.
Mumbai defeated Vidarbha by a commanding 169 runs in the Ranji Trophy final, putting on an outstanding display.
Following lunch, Wadkar gave Vidarbha’s innings a boost with a magnificent century, showcasing his batting prowess. But when it was time to step it up, Tanush Kotian got his wicket by lbw-ing Wadkar.
Following the captain’s exit, Vidarbha’s batting lineup came under increasing pressure. Even Dubey, who showed fortitude by hitting a steely 65 off 128 deliveries, gave in to the pressure of the scoreboard.
Mumbai’s bowlers strengthened their hold on the game as the innings went on. Vidarbha’s bottom order offered little resistance as Mumbai quickly completed the innings in just the next 25 deliveries.
Ajinkya Rahane gave the ball to Dhawal Kulkarni in a crucial moment following the loss of the ninth wicket in his final domestic encounter. With just his third ball of the spell, Kulkarni quickly secured the vital wicket of Umesh Yadav, securing Mumbai’s 42nd championship.
Mumbai won their first Ranji Trophy since 2016. The domestic powerhouses increased their lead over other teams in the standings for the most trophies won in the first-class competition. With Karnataka coming in a distant second, no other team has won the Ranji Trophy more times than this one.
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