JAIPUR: Four days back, Rajasthan’s timid batting approach cost them a win. They played out a draw against Pondicherry and though they bagged three points because of the first innings lead of 43 runs, lack of confidence in their batting unit was conspicuous.
Chasing 239 was tricky but having got a good start with Abhijeet Tomar and Kunal Singh Rathore laying the foundation with a partnership of 138 for the second wicket, Rajasthan were in control of the situation. They had nine wickets in hand and yet not one batsman took the risk. After Kunal got out, a flurry of wickets fell, and the complexion of Rajasthan’s innings changed. The composure turned to panic.
