Ranji Trophy: Karnataka fail to seize the moment against Tripura

NewsSports NewsCricket NewsRanji Trophy: Karnataka fail to seize the moment against Tripura Ranji Trophy: Karnataka fail to seize the moment against Tripura MYSURU: Exploiting an opponent’s weakness is par for the course in sport.

Karnataka were expected to do just that against Tripura, but have missed a trick or two. After letting the visitors off the hook on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Group B match at the SDNRW Ground here, the hosts failed to make the most of promising starts on Tuesday, leaving themselves with plenty of work to do despite securing their first innings lead of the season.

At stumps, Karnataka were 297/7, ahead by 103 runs.In normal circumstances, three points from a drawn game could have been acceptable. But, as head coach R Vinay Kumar pointed out, this is a must-win match. With just two points from as many games, Karnataka need a victory to keep their knockout hopes alive.

Watch Bhuvneshwar Kumar press conference: Abhishek Sharma's fearless batting, T20 mindset and more In a game of fine margins, Karnataka have been struggling to get ahead. Tuesday was another case in point. Against a bowling attack that was, at best, ordinary, the hosts had an opportunity to build a substantial lead, with both young batters keen to make a mark and seasoned campaigners at the crease.

Instead, they scored at just 3.2 runs an over and lost wickets at regular intervals on a surface where the odd ball kept low.Resuming at 10/1, rookie Rohan Patil (72; 130b, 9x4) and Vyshak Vijaykumar adopted a cautious approach and nearly saw off the first hour.

However, Vyshak fell while attempting to drive a fuller delivery from Sandeep Sarkar, edging it to wicketkeeper Sentu Sarkar. Karnataka had managed just 36 runs by the 20th over. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates.

Download the TOI app. Manuja Veerappa, Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, has dedicated over half of her 22-year journalism career to the publication. Specializing in cricket and hockey, she has covered major sporting events including World Cups, the Commonwealth Games, and world championships in billiards and snooker.

Known for her compelling human-interest stories, she has traveled extensively across Karnataka to spotlight untold talent and their journeys. An internationally published sportswriter and former national-level hockey player for Karnataka, Manuja is a true-blue Bengalurean who also writes on the city’s culture and life, blending deep reporting with a passion for storytelling.

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