Ranji Trophy: Priyank Panchal scores century as Gujarat dominate Jharkhand

Gujarat opener Priyank Panchal’s dream season in first-class cricket just got better as his unbeaten 144 enabled Gujarat to reach a comfortable 283 for 3 against Jharkhand on the first day of the Ranji Trophy semi-final

Nagpur: Gujarat opener Priyank Panchal’s dream season in first-class cricket just got better as his unbeaten 144 enabled Gujarat to reach a comfortable 283 for 3 against Jharkhand on the first day of the Ranji Trophy semi-final, here yesterday.

Panchal and skipper Parthiv Patel’s 62 were the significant contributions after Gujarat won the toss. The day belonged to Panchal, who again showed fantastic temperament during his undefeated knock that had 21 boundaries. He blended caution with occasional aggression adding 139 runs for the third wicket with Parthiv, whose 62 had six fours and a six.

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