Panchal shines for Gujarat on solitary day of play

Gujarat 195 for 2 dec (Panchal 90, Merai 68*) drew with Tamil Nadu
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After the first three days were washed out because of rain and a waterlogged outfield, the coin finally went up in Tirunelveli. Having opted to bat, Gurajat lost Parthiv Patel early to offspinner Malolan Rangarajan but Priyank Kirit Panchal and Bhargav Merai put on 158 runs for the second wicket. Tamil Nadu had one more consolation wicket, that of Panchal for 90, after which Gujarat declared their innings at 195 for 2 in 63 overs.

The hosts did not bat then as the two sides shook hands, walking away with a point each. Gujarat, however, were the happier of the two sides, staying second in the Group B table with 23 points. Tamil Nadu are still not out of the race for a quarter-final berth but they need to seal an outright win in their next game against Punjab besides needing a few other results to go in their favour.

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