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Press Trust of India Ahmedabad
Last Updated : Feb 06 2015 | 6:40 PM IST
In a rare occurrence on a cricket pitch, 26 wickets fell on day one of the Ranji Trophy Group B match between Haryana and Gujarat at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium here today.
By the end of an action-packed day, Haryana were 71 for six in their second innings, leading the hosts by 75 runs.
Spinners ruled the roost with Ramesh Powar (5/40) and Amit Mishra (5/37) taking five wickets each for Gujarat and Haryana respectively. Home team's left-arm medium pacer Rush Kalaria gave his team a slight edge going into day two by taking four wickets each in either innings.
Opting to bat on a tricky surface, Haryana managed 129 in 31.5 overs. Gujarat replied with 125 runs in 29.2 overs.
Brief scores: Haryana 121 in 31.5 overs and 71/6 in 24 overs (Sachin Rana; Rush Kalaria 4/17). Gujarat 125 in 29.2 overs (Parthiv Patel 43; Amit Mishra 5/37).

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First Published: Feb 06 2015 | 6:40 PM IST

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