Jammu and Kashmir won the toss and opted to bat. They scored 246 runs in their first innings of the match. Kanhaiya Wadhawan (71), Vivrant Sharma (43), Paras Dogra (43), and Nasir Lone (34) made useful contributions with the bat. For Baroda, Ninad Rathva took five wickets for 43 runs in his 10.3 overs.
Ahead of the third day's play, the Jammu & Kashmir team raised concerns over "pitch fixing" by Baroda, which led to a delay in the play at Reliance Stadium in Vadodara. J&K claimed that the pitch on the morning of the third day appeared significantly different from the one used the previous day.
Official Reasoning for Delay - "Play Was Delayed Due to Pitch Dampness"
The Baroda Cricket Association official denied they tampered with the pitch. “The allegations made by the J&K coach are baseless. The outfield was wet and due to winter there was moisture on the pitch and even the outfield was wet. The umpire too felt the same."
J&K Eliminates Baroda, Mumbai Poised for Knockout Qualification
The Ranji Trophy 2024-25 resumed on January 23 for the final two rounds of group-stage matches. Mumbai, the 42-time champions, suffered an unexpected loss to Jammu & Kashmir. Two teams from each group will qualify for the quarterfinals. The teams have almost secured their places for the next stages.
Shardul Thakur picked up four-wicket performances in both innings, helping secure the commanding win for the defending champions. The victory, including a bonus point, moved Mumbai to second in the points table. They will qualify for the knockouts if Baroda fails to beat Jammu & Kashmir in their match.
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