Sai Kishore Bags Hat-Trick in Match-Winning Five-For as Tamil Nadu Defeat Uttarakhand in Ranji Trophy 2026-27
Tamil Nadu captain Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore produced an exceptional bowling masterclass, taking a hat-trick to seal a decisive five-wicket haul and propel his side to a dominant innings-and-66-run victory over Uttarakhand.
Tamil Nadu captain Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore produced an exceptional bowling masterclass, taking a hat-trick to seal a decisive five-wicket haul and propel his side to a dominant innings-and-66-run victory over Uttarakhand on Day 3 of their Ranji Trophy 2026–27 Elite Group D clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Virender Sehwag Birthday Special: Celebrating India's Fearless Opener As 'Sultan of Multan' Turns 48.
Sai Kishore Shines For Tamil Nadu
Sai Kishore strikes big with a 5️⃣-wicket haul, including a sensational hat-trick against Uttarakhand! 🔥
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Leading the attack with guile and precision on a responsive Chepauk surface, Sai Kishore dismantled Uttarakhand’s resistance in both innings. Having claimed four wickets in the first essay to help bundle out the visitors for 134, the left-arm orthodox spinner elevated his performance in the second innings.
The defining moment arrived during Uttarakhand’s second innings collapse. Sai Kishore triggered panic with a sensational hat-trick, removing Lakshya Raichandani, Saurabh Rawat, Aditya Rawat on three consecutive deliveries with probing trajectories that left the visitors completely unsettled. His figures of 6 for 34 in 16 overs in the final innings took his match tally to 10 wickets, reaffirming his status as one of domestic cricket’s premier spinners.
Solid First-Innings Platform
Earlier in the match, Tamil Nadu established total authority courtesy of a measured batting display. Anchored by Pradosh Ranjan Paul’s composed century (136) and an invaluable 77 from senior batter Baba Indrajith, the hosts posted 313 runs in response to Uttarakhand’s first-innings total. The 171-run partnership for the third wicket gave Tamil Nadu a commanding 179-run lead, putting immense scoreboard pressure on the opposition. Raipur Weather Forecast and Rain Chances for India Women vs Zimbabwe Women 3rd T20I 2026.
Uttarakhand Crumble in Follow-On
Facing a steep deficit, Uttarakhand’s second innings unravelled swiftly on Tuesday morning. Left-arm spinner S Ajith Ram provided able support, picking up four wickets (4/33), whilst Sai Kishore ran through the middle and lower order.
Uttarakhand were eventually bowled out for 113 runs in 46.4 overs, succumbing to an innings defeat and handing Tamil Nadu a full quota of bonus points to boost their Group D campaign.
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