Ranji Trophy: Delhi, Gujarat seal quarter-final berth

Delhi entered the Ranji Trophy knockouts as their last Group 'A' league match against Hyderabad ended in a draw yesterday

Delhi entered the Ranji Trophy knockouts as their last Group 'A' league match against Hyderabad ended in a draw yesterday. Delhi picked up three points from the game by virtue of taking the first innings lead.

Gujarat's Kamlesh Thakor celebrates with the teammates after taking the wicket of Jharkhand batsman Nazim Siddiqui during their Ranji Trophy match in Ranchi, Jharkhand on Monday. Pic/PTI

Delhi drew the match against the hosts after being made to bowl over 150 overs in the second innings. Forced to follow on after conceding a lead of 210, Hyderabad's batsmen came good in the second innings, with Akshath Reddy (107), Rohit Rayudu (103) and B Sandeep (93) helping them to 442 for eight at stumps. Meanwhile in Ranchi, Gujarat thrashed Jharkhand by 10 wickets in Group 'B' match. left-arm spinner Hardik Patel starred with the ball and claimed four for nine to help Gujarat qualify for the quarterfinals.

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