With just seven points from four games, Tamil Nadu will need to dig deep and hit hard when they face Maharashtra in the fifth round of the Ranji Trophy (Elite B), which starts here at the MCA International Stadium on Tuesday. I have.
This year’s TN campaign was so close, yet so far away. They had chances to score full points in their first three games, but only scored six.
Having ruined their overall chances of winning against Hyderabad and Delhi, TN left empty-handed after losing their winning positions against Andorra.
With three games remaining, TN will have to look for big aggregate wins in their remaining matches to give them hope of advancing to the next round. The good news for the team is that pace-leading Sundeep Warrior will be available after missing the final game due to illness. Teams could also play an extra bowler in his S. Ajith Ram, a left-arm spinner, to maximize their 20-wicket chances.
His coach from Tamil Nadu M. Venkatramana said: We played a good variety of cricket, but found one or two sessions in each game to be expensive. If we can win one, the team spirit will increase.”
Maharashtra, by contrast, were a confident team who got off to a solid start to the season, finishing third in their group with two wins overall and 16 points.
The team also got a big boost to his unit batting with the arrival of Rahul Tripathi and Ruturaj Gaikwad. The duo, along with the experienced He Kedar Jadhav, will put visitors to a tough test.
Relatively inexperienced in bowling attack, home condition advantage should work in his favor. Maharashtra Skipper Ankeet Bhawane said: We are in a strong group and this is an important match for both teams. So it’s important to keep playing positive cricket and I’m sure it will work. ”
It’s the final roll of the dice for Tamil Nadu, but Maharashtra are looking to keep their momentum going in what could be a special match for the team.