and Joshi does it in some style. Legbreak to finish it off. Pitches leg, fools him, hits top of off. Joshi takes five, and he is telling them he can do anything. A legbreak to finish it off
Saurashtra vs Punjab, 1st Semi-Final at Rajkot, Jan 16 2013 - Ball by Ball Commentary
RESULT
1st Semi-Final, Rajkot, January 16 - 20, 2013, Ranji Trophy
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end of over 404 runs • 1 wicket
PNJB: 119/10CRR: 2.97
Sarabjit Ladda5 (7b 1x4)
Vishal Joshi 11-1-43-5
Dharmendrasinh Jadeja 14-3-25-3
10.56pm - Meanwhile, in Delhi, an early lunch has been taken, and the next inspection is at 11.30am
First final in 75 years. Jubilation all around. The patriarch Niranjan Shah is also there. Son Jaydev Shah takes a stump out. But it is beyond the Shahs and Jadeja and Pujara. This has been a team effort. Joshi, Jackson, Jogiyani, Makvana and the likes. And who can forget Kotak? You have to feel good for that man. He is finally getting to play a final. Saurashtra have fielded well, their bowlers have contributed with the bat, their batsmen have been superb in the field, they have planned well, they have been led well, and they have thoroughly deserved their entry into the final. This is the region's first final since 1937-38; they used to be called Nawanagar back then. They are in a huddle now. What joy on their faces. And then they pose for a photo. Niranjan is also there, and don't forget Debu Mitra, their coach. This is a small region with a small talent pool, but he has helped them make the most of whatever is available. Joshi gets continuous pats on the back from Harbhajan Singh. Joshi is the Man of the Match. This is where we leave you, but watch the website for updates from Delhi where Saurashtra's opponents will be decided
39.6
W
Joshi to Sandeep, OUT
Sandeep Sharma b Joshi 12 (9b 3x4 0x6 11m) SR: 133.33
39.5
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Joshi to Sandeep, no run
defended off the back foot
39.4
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Joshi to Sandeep, no run
down the wicket, defended back
39.3
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Joshi to Sandeep, no run
sharp turn, stays back to defend
39.2
4
Joshi to Sandeep, FOUR runs
tossed up wide, driven against the turn, gets four
39.1
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Joshi to Sandeep, no run
swept away to deep midwicket for one
end of over 394 runs
PNJB: 115/9CRR: 2.94
Sarabjit Ladda5 (7b 1x4)
Sandeep Sharma8 (3b 2x4)
Dharmendrasinh Jadeja 14-3-25-3
Vishal Joshi 10-1-39-4
38.6
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Jadeja to Ladda, no run
full, on off, holds its line, defended
38.5
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Jadeja to Ladda, no run
angling down the pads, doesn't need to play at it
Rohit: "Joshi and Jadeja have put Harbhajan's bowling into perspective. No way should the selectors pick him for the Aussie series."
38.4
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Jadeja to Ladda, no run
stays back to defend a full ball
38.3
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Jadeja to Ladda, no run
full, on off, defended off the front foot
38.2
4
Jadeja to Ladda, FOUR runs
angling into the pads, gets a four off the inside half of the bat
38.1
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Jadeja to Ladda, no run
defended off the front foot
"@sid which player do u think from Punjab team can play for India. I think Sidharth can some day. Mandeep also good but has not scored run this season. JJ needs to improve front foot play."
Jagbir, yes Sid Kaul has been impressive. Watching Jiwanjot live, I must confess, has been a bit of a disappointment
end of over 389 runs • 1 wicket
PNJB: 111/9CRR: 2.92
Sandeep Sharma8 (3b 2x4)
Sarabjit Ladda1 (1b)
Vishal Joshi 10-1-39-4
Dharmendrasinh Jadeja 13-3-21-3
37.6
4
Joshi to Sandeep, FOUR runs
down the track, just throws his bat at it, and somehow gets a thick edge to point for four
37.5
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Joshi to Sandeep, no run
turn and bounce, but hits him outside the line of off
37.4
4
Joshi to Sandeep, FOUR runs
short of a length, stays back and punches it for four
37.3
1
Joshi to Ladda, 1 run
false start for celebrations. Ladda slogs, mis-hits, Makavana runs back, but has over-run it, and drops it
Sagar: "How contrasting both the semis are turning out to be...one outright win and one not even completed the 1st innings...to b the 1st of the season to go into 6th day and most likely to b decided by toss of a coin...."
37.2
W
Joshi to Harbhajan, OUT
Saurashtra need one more wicket. Big slog to a full ball outside off, misses by a week, and Joshi hits the stumps again
Harbhajan Singh b Joshi 6 (10b 1x4 0x6 22m) SR: 60
37.1
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Joshi to Harbhajan, no run
big sweep, beaten
This will be the region's first final since 1937-38 when they failed to defend their title. They used to be called Nawanagar back then
end of over 371 run • 1 wicket
PNJB: 102/8CRR: 2.75
Harbhajan Singh6 (8b 1x4)
Dharmendrasinh Jadeja 13-3-21-3
Vishal Joshi 9-1-30-3
36.6
W
Jadeja to Kaul, OUT
arm ball, and Kaul is caught dead in front. No turn, and straight into the stumps, and Kaul is deep in the crease. Easy decision to make
Siddarth Kaul lbw b Jadeja 2 (11b 0x4 0x6 11m) SR: 18.18
36.5
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Jadeja to Kaul, no run
length ball, on off, defended past silly point
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Group A
| Team | M | W | L | D | PT | Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNJB | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 1.276 |
| SAU | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 1.198 |
| MUM | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 23 | 1.423 |
| GUJ | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 22 | 0.922 |
| RLYS | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 21 | 0.962 |
| MP | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 1.035 |
| BENG | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 0.805 |
| RAJ | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 0.741 |
| HYD | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 0.800 |