da realbet： Rajasthan scored an eight run win over UttarPradesh in their Central Zone Ranji OD encounterand yet could not qualify for the Wills Trophy
Anand Vasu11-Dec-2000Rajasthan scored an eight run win over UttarPradesh in their Central Zone Ranji OD encounterand yet could not qualify for the Wills Trophy.Tied at the top of the points table with Railwayson six points, the Rajasthan side lost out. Thiswas due to the fact that Railways beat Rajasthanin their encounter earlier. On winning the toss,Rajasthan led by National Cricket Academy wardNikhil Doru managed to get off to a good start.Doru (53) forged a useful 119 run partnership withAS Jain for the first wicket. Jain went on to makea solid 88 (125 balls, 5 fours, 1 six) despite thefact that none of the other Rajasthan batsmen madedecent scores.In response, Uttar Pradesh fell short by eightruns even as left arm spinner Anup Dave claimed3/29. None of the batsmen could stand up to theRajasthan bowling other than Mohammed Kaif. Havingplayed with Dave in the Under-19 World Cup, Kaifseemed to cope better than the others. The Indiahopeful made 58. Rizwan Shamshad made 38, but UPcould manage only 219 before they were all out in49.3 overs.