Ranji Trophy HIGHLIGHTS Semifinals, Day 5: Mumbai to meet Madhya Pradesh in final

Ranji Trophy 2022 knockouts: Live updates and commentary from Day 5 of the Ranji Trophy Semifinals.

Madhya Pradesh needs six wickets to qualify for the Ranji Trophy final.

Welcome to Sportstar's LIVE blog of Day 5 of the Ranji Trophy semifinals in Bengaluru.

RANJI TROPHY COMMENTARY:

Mumbai vs UP:

Bengal vs MP:

MP beats Bengal to reach its first #RanjiTrophy final in more than two decades! Jubilant scenes in Alur. @sportstarweb#SF1#MPvsBENpic.twitter.com/rOhAVEJsTh

— Ayan (@ayan_acharya13) June 18, 2022

 

The stumps are in place. Mower is being employed. Play to start at 1.15pm #RanjiTrophy#MUMvUP@sportstarwebpic.twitter.com/YFh5Hl4nfn

— Amol Karhadkar (@karhacter) June 18, 2022

 

 

Bengal vs MP: Ayan: Bengal's plan seems to be for Easwaran and Shahbaz to try and play till tea and then assess where they stand in terms of the run chase. Easwaran has been busier of the two vs spin and is approaching a 100 . Shahbaz has played the odd sweep but has preferred padding away the spinners when they landed the ball outside off or leg stump. This is Bengal's last recognised pair, so MP will believe one more wicket here and they can march on for an outright win.

After inspecting the outfield, the match officials are involved in a fairly long chat with both the captains. Not very positive outcome. Lunch has been called and the next inspection is at 12.25 pm #MUMvUP#RanjiTrophy@sportstarwebpic.twitter.com/zx5MPB05OW

— Amol Karhadkar (@karhacter) June 18, 2022

 

Bengal vs MP: Ayan says: Bengal has 83 overs to chase down the remaining 254 runs. Huge session coming up for both teams. 1st session: 10:45 to 11:45 2nd session: 12:25 to 14:553rd session: 15:15 to 17:15.

UPDATE: Day 5 to start at 10:45 am.

The ground staff brought out
three super soppers to dry the outfield. #SF1#RanjiTrophy#MPvsBENpic.twitter.com/KfONp4AJO4

— Ayan (@ayan_acharya13) June 18, 2022

The next inspection is at 11.30 am #RanjiTrophy#MUMvUPpic.twitter.com/4BeknQNh4q

— Amol Karhadkar (@karhacter) June 18, 2022

 

Bengal vs MP: UPDATE: Another inspection in Alur at 10:15 am IST. The sun is out but the super sopper is still hard at work square of the wicket on the off side

Mumbai vs UP: Amol - The start of the last day's play of the Ranji Trophy semifinal at Just Cricket Academy delayed due to wet outfield. Inspection at 10 am.

Good morning from Day 5 of the #RanjiTrophy#SF1 between MP, Bengal. Heavy rain overnight means we could have a delayed start in Alur. Nothing substantial. Sun's out. As SF draws to a close, massive props to ground staff members who've ensured play begins as quickly as possible pic.twitter.com/8JYCI51Yl4

— Ayan (@ayan_acharya13) June 18, 2022

 

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