Tamil Nadu’s Ranji Trophy campaign has begun with a strong start, as they prepare to face Delhi in the second round of the tournament. Despite the absence of key players like R. Sai Kishore and Washington Sundar, the team remains confident in their ability to secure a victory.
In their previous encounter against Delhi, Tamil Nadu held the ascendancy, taking the first-innings lead in each of the three drawn matches. This time around, they will be looking to capitalize on their momentum and secure a crucial win.
Delhi, on the other hand, will be eager to make amends for their drawn opening clash against Chhattisgarh. They will be without the services of Ayush Badoni, Anuj Rawat, and Hrithik Shokeen, who are currently representing India-A in the ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup.
Despite these absences, Delhi skipper Himmat Singh remains optimistic about his team’s chances. “It is a very important match for us because if you want to qualify, you need wins against the other top teams in your pool,” he said. “We will look to win this game at home.”
Tamil Nadu will be led by N. Jagadeesan in the absence of Sai Kishore. The team will be relying on the experience of senior players like Dinesh Karthik and Baba Aparajith to guide them through the challenges ahead.
The match is expected to be a closely contested affair, with both teams possessing a strong blend of youth and experience. Tamil Nadu’s pacers, led by M. Mohammed, will be looking to exploit the conditions, while Delhi’s batters will need to be patient and disciplined in their approach.
The outcome of this match could have a significant impact on the standings in Group B. A win for Tamil Nadu would strengthen their position at the top of the table, while a victory for Delhi would keep them in contention for a place in the knockout stages.
