{
  "id": 14657312,
  "title": "Ranji Trophy: Mahipal Lomror holds firm to help Rajasthan earn 3 points against Tamil Nadu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/ranji-trophy-mahipal-lomror-holds-firm-to-help-rajasthan-earn-3",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-15T09:13:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ranji-trophy-mahipal-lomror-holds-091300581.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a closely contested Ranji Trophy match, Rajasthan's Mahipal Lomror played a pivotal role in securing valuable points for his team against Tamil Nadu. The four-day Elite Group D encounter concluded in a draw at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Wednesday. Tamil Nadu started the match with a 89-run first innings lead but faced early setbacks when they conceded the lead. Mahipal and Kartik Sharma put on a steadfast partnership, denying Tamil Nadu any wickets and scoring at a brisk pace to keep the game beyond their grasp. When Kartik (42: 75b, 4x4, 2x6) was dismissed while attempting a boundary against Sai Kishore, Rajasthan found themselves in a safer position. Ajay Singh Kukna provided crucial support to Mahipal, helping the hosts maintain their lead. Later, Mahipal's second half-century and his 83-run stand with Kukna (32*: 79b, 3x4) solidified Rajasthan's position. After Mahipal was dismissed for 84 (170b, 7x4), Manav Suthar declared the innings, setting an unattainable target of 282. The visiting team showed no effort to chase the target and instead focused on batting practice, reaching 73/0 at tea break. Sai Sudharsan and Narayan Jagadeesan contributed with scores of 26* and 45* respectively, but the match was eventually called off. Tamil Nadu's captain, Sai Kishore, and newly-appointed coach Yo Mahesh expressed satisfaction with the result, highlighting the positive aspects of the season opener. Sai Kishore praised Deepesh Devendran's three-wicket haul on debut and Saravana Kumar's strong comeback, while Yo Mahesh criticized the lower-order collapse. Despite having an inexperienced side, Rajasthan's debutants, Rohan Rajbhar, Chetan Sharma, and Karan Lamba, performed remarkably well, with Kukna's five-wicket haul turning the tide in their favor. Mahipal's consistent batting performance was instrumental in Rajasthan's success, and the team will look forward to a promising start in their upcoming matches in New Zealand.",
  "summary": "Tamil Nadu needed a few quick wickets in the first session on Day 4 to give themselves a chance for victory but Mahipal and Kartik Sharma shattered their hopes with a solid 78-run stand for the fourth wicket. Extending their stay from 81/4 on Day 3, Mahipal and Kartik not only denied the visitors any wicket but also scored at a fairly quick pace to take the game beyond their reach.",
  "key_points": [
    "Mahipal Lomror's partnership with Kartik Sharma kept Tamil Nadu in a lead.",
    "Ajay Singh Kukna's support helped Rajasthan maintain their lead.",
    "Mahipal's second half-century and 83-run stand secured Rajasthan 3 points."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}