Pacer V. Koushik (four for 49) continued his dream run in First Class cricket, helping Karnataka dismiss Gujarat for 264 on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy match at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Friday.
Koushik, who entered this fixture with an incredible average of 14.75 in 10 matches, put on yet another exhibition of skilled seam bowling. He choked the run flow with a tight line, bringing the ball back in sharply. The 31-year-old was most dangerous when he slipped the odd one straight through.
Het Patel and Sunpreet Bagga were his early victims — the top-order batters paying the price for being stuck on the crease. As close of play approached, Koushik took out two tailenders to end the Gujarat essay.
