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Lamba, Rajbhar Put Rajasthan in Command Against Tamil Nadu
Rajasthan batted against Tamil Nadu in a Ranji Trophy match.
Two young Rajasthan players, Karan Lamba and Rohan Rajbhar, made the most of their chances.
Lamba scored 103 runs and was still batting when the day ended.
Rajbhar scored 95 runs in his first Ranji match.
The pair added 125 runs together.
Tamil Nadu took some wickets later in the day, including Rajbhar’s.
But Lamba and Mahipal Lomror helped Rajasthan recover.
Rajasthan finished the day with 286 runs and four wickets down.
On Day 1, Rajasthan reached 286 for four in 85 overs against Tamil Nadu.
Karan Lamba scored an unbeaten 103 from 135 balls in his first Ranji appearance since February 2024.
Rohan Rajbhar made 95 from 220 balls on his Ranji debut.
Lamba and Rajbhar added 125 runs for Rajasthan’s third wicket.
Saravana Kumar took three wickets for 52 runs; Mahipal Lomror was unbeaten on 31 alongside Lamba at stumps.
- Who
- Rajasthan, led by Karan Lamba and Rohan Rajbhar, played Tamil Nadu.
- What
- Rajasthan made 286 for four on Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy match.
- Where
- Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur.
- When
- Sunday; the article does not provide the match date.
- Why
- The article reports the match’s first day and highlights Lamba and Rajbhar making strong contributions after receiving opportunities in Rajasthan’s Ranji XI.
Key facts
- Match
- Rajasthan vs Tamil Nadu, Ranji Trophy
- Day 1 score
- Rajasthan 286 for four in 85 overs
- Karan Lamba
- 103 not out from 135 balls
- Rohan Rajbhar
- 95 from 220 balls, on his Ranji debut
- Third-wicket stand
- 125 runs between Lamba and Rajbhar
- Saravana Kumar
- Three wickets for 52 runs
- Mahipal Lomror
- 31 not out at stumps
Quotes
Rohit Jhalani
Rohan Rajbhar’s longtime coach and former first-class wicketkeeper.
“He is very determined and has a compact technique. He has loved to hit big hundreds from the very beginning. He will play a long innings with Rajasthan and definitely has the potential to make the India cut too.”
indianexpress.com
“I have to do my job. Performing is in my hands, I focus on that. I don’t fret on selection too much; for me it’s all about how I can improve my game.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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