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Match Details
KAR vs UTK, 1st Semi Final TEST, Ranji Elite 2025-26 live
Day 1-Session 3
KAR
355-290.0
Stumps
CRR : 3.94
UTK opt to Bowl
UTK opt to Bowl
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P'ship : 59(95)
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Karnataka have completely dominated proceedings here in Lucknow on the opening day of this semi-final. Centuries from KL Rahul & Devdutt Padikkal. The decision to bowl first has not worked in Uttarakhand’s favour. With Karnataka in a commanding position, Uttarakhand now have a huge mountain to climb in this contest.
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Session Breakdown (Day 1):
Session 1 - 32 overs, 133 runs, 1 wicket
Session 2 - 30 overs, 130 runs, 0 wickets
Session 3 - 28 overs. 92 runs, 1 wicket
Session 1 - 32 overs, 133 runs, 1 wicket
Session 2 - 30 overs, 130 runs, 0 wickets
Session 3 - 28 overs. 92 runs, 1 wicket
4:58 PM IST & Local Time: STUMPS, DAY 1! It has been total domination from Karnataka on the opening day of this semi-final. At the close of play, Karnataka are sitting pretty at 355/2. Uttarakhand now have a massive task ahead, with a mountain to climb against a heavyweight side that has stamped its authority early.
Earlier in the day, Uttarakhand won the toss and opted to bowl first on a grassy surface expected to aid seamers but their pacers lacked consistency and failed to fully exploit the conditions. Aditya Rawat provided the early breakthrough by dismissing Mayank Agarwal for 5 in the ninth over, yet Karnataka recovered well through a composed partnership between KL Rahul and skipper Devdutt Padikkal. Rahul, despite being offered a couple of chances, batted with patience and control to bring up his half-century off 86 balls, while Padikkal was unbeaten on 50 as the duo guided Karnataka to a strong 133/1 at the Lunch break.
It was a wicketless afternoon session as KL Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal tightened their grip on the contest with a dominant display in the middle. Uttarakhand’s bowling lacked penetration and became increasingly defensive, failing to trouble the well-set pair. The duo stitched together a huge second-wicket stand. Rahul was the first to reach the milestone, bringing up his 25th First-Class century in style off 153 balls, before skipper Padikkal followed with his 9th First-Class hundred off 144 deliveries, continuing his fine record at the venue. At the Tea break, Karnataka were firmly in control at 263/1.
The evening session followed a similar pattern with Karnataka staying firmly on top. The massive 278-run stand for the second wicket was finally broken when KL Rahul was dismissed for 141 by Aditya Rawat, slightly against the run of play. After that breakthrough, Devdutt Padikkal (148*) and Karun Nair (37*) joined hands and built a steady partnership for the third wicket, batting confidently through the remaining overs. Uttarakhand took the second new ball in the 85th over hoping for late wickets, but they couldn’t make any impact. At stumps, Karnataka are strongly placed at 355/2.
Earlier in the day, Uttarakhand won the toss and opted to bowl first on a grassy surface expected to aid seamers but their pacers lacked consistency and failed to fully exploit the conditions. Aditya Rawat provided the early breakthrough by dismissing Mayank Agarwal for 5 in the ninth over, yet Karnataka recovered well through a composed partnership between KL Rahul and skipper Devdutt Padikkal. Rahul, despite being offered a couple of chances, batted with patience and control to bring up his half-century off 86 balls, while Padikkal was unbeaten on 50 as the duo guided Karnataka to a strong 133/1 at the Lunch break.
It was a wicketless afternoon session as KL Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal tightened their grip on the contest with a dominant display in the middle. Uttarakhand’s bowling lacked penetration and became increasingly defensive, failing to trouble the well-set pair. The duo stitched together a huge second-wicket stand. Rahul was the first to reach the milestone, bringing up his 25th First-Class century in style off 153 balls, before skipper Padikkal followed with his 9th First-Class hundred off 144 deliveries, continuing his fine record at the venue. At the Tea break, Karnataka were firmly in control at 263/1.
The evening session followed a similar pattern with Karnataka staying firmly on top. The massive 278-run stand for the second wicket was finally broken when KL Rahul was dismissed for 141 by Aditya Rawat, slightly against the run of play. After that breakthrough, Devdutt Padikkal (148*) and Karun Nair (37*) joined hands and built a steady partnership for the third wicket, batting confidently through the remaining overs. Uttarakhand took the second new ball in the 85th over hoping for late wickets, but they couldn’t make any impact. At stumps, Karnataka are strongly placed at 355/2.
OVER 90
Karnataka
355/2
Karun Nair
37(65)
Devdutt Padikkal
148(236)
Aditya Rawat
2-73(14.0)
89.6 A Rawat to K Nair
0 Good length delivery around middle stump line. Karun drives it to mid off.
89.5 A Rawat to K Nair
0 Short of a good length around fifth stump. 130 kmph. Karun lets it go to the keeper.
89.4 A Rawat to K Nair
0 Short of a good length around off, 128 kmph. Karun blocks it to mid off.
89.3 A Rawat to K Nair
0 Good length delivery around off. 126 kmph. Karun defends it to cover.
89.2 A Rawat to D Padikkal
1 Back of a length delivery around off. 126 kmph. Padikkal walks down the track and tucks it to long leg for a single.
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