{
  "id": 13927332,
  "title": "Ranji Trophy: Karan Lamba hits unbeaten ton as Rajasthan batters make Tamil Nadu toil on a flat deck",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/ranji-trophy-karan-lamba-hits-unbeaten-ton-as-rajasthan-batters-make",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T09:54:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ranji-trophy-karan-lamba-hits-095400950.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "JAIPUR: Karan Lamba's unbeaten century put Rajasthan in a strong position against Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy opener at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Sunday. The talented batsman, who had not played a Ranji game since 2024, scored 103* off 133 balls, showcasing his skill and determination. Rajasthan, on a flat pitch in the first day, managed to score 286 for 4. Rohan Rajbhar, a debutant, was the other batsman to make an impact with an unbeaten 95. Tamil Nadu's bowling attack, led by their 37-year-old medium-pacer Saravana Kumar, put up a valiant effort, finishing with 3-52. Despite the challenge, the Rajasthan team remained resilient, with Mahipal Lomror contributing 31* off 48 balls. Karan Lamba's century was a much-awaited performance, and he expressed his satisfaction, stating that being part of the Ranji Trophy is a dream for any cricketer.",
  "summary": "Karan Lamba made a remarkable comeback in first-class cricket, scoring an unbeaten century for Rajasthan, who amassed 286 for 4 on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy. Partnering with Rohan Rajbhar, who also scored a solid 95 runs, they built a formidable partnership against Tamil Nadu. Saravana Kumar from Tamil Nadu shone with three wickets, showcasing his excellent bowling skills.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}