Umang Rohit Kumar (89) and Manan Hingrajia’s (52) patient half-centuries, followed by Ripal Patel’s counter-attacking 81 off just 71 balls, powered Gujarat to a strong position against Tamil Nadu at the end of day three of their Ranji Trophy clash at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium on Sunday.
Resuming at 38 for three, Gujarat made 312 in its second innings, setting TN a target of 299. In reply, the visitors finished at 32 for two, losing B. Sachin and Washington Sundar.
As they did in the first innings, Umang and Hingrajia stitched another century partnership, adding 158 for the fourth wicket. Umang was in complete control of proceedings with his compact game, playing assured drives down the ground and through the covers. When tested by Sandeep Warrier’s bouncers, Umang swayed away adeptly and used the pull shot effectively to get to his second half-century of the game.
