Chandigarh, Nov 5 (PTI) Ajith Ram claimed 7/48 after a fine hundred in the first innings as Tamil Nadu completed a huge victory by an innings and 259 runs against Chandigarh in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D clash here on Thursday.
Chandigarh, who had rolled over for a mere 94 in the first essay in reply to TN’s mammoth 571/7 declared, were bowled out for 218 after following-on here on the fourth day.
Ajith, who had scored 115 not out in TN’s only outing with the bat, ruled the roost with the ball on the fourth day as he added three more wickets to his tally to complete a seven-wicket haul.
For Chandigarh, the last match’s double centurion Nehal Pajni fell for 8 and 26 while in the second innings, Arjun Azad (60) and Manan Vohra (59) saved some blushes as they once again suffered a batting collapse.
From 155/2 at one stage, Chandigarh were bundled out for 218 after resuming at 189/7 on the final day.
Brief scores:
In Chandigarh: Tamil Nadu 571/7 declared beat Chandigarh 94 in 37.3 overs & 218 f/0 in 64.5 overs (Arjun Azad 60, Manan Vohra 59; Ajith Ram 7/48) by an innings and 259 runs. Points: Tamil Nadu 7, Chandigarh 0. PTI DDV BS
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