Saurashtra batsmen survived nasty body blows from Umesh Yadav during their gallant fight against Vidarbha in the Ranji Trophy final, which is now on even keel after third day. The hosts now lead by 60 runs with reliable Wasim Jaffer (5) and Ganesh Satish (24) at the crease. Patel had also taken one hit on his hand as Yadav seemed unplayable with his raw pace and bounce. Umesh did intimidate Saurashtra with his small yet brute intermittent spells, during which he also hit overnight batsman Prerak Mankad on his shoulder. In the morning session, Vidarbha hit the ground at an advantageous position but Saurashtra clawed their way back.

Source: Indian Express February 05, 2019 13:41 UTC