Sai Kishore becomes 10th from Tamil Nadu to take First Class hat-trick
Sai Kishore’s six-wicket haul sealed an innings win after he dismissed Lakshya Raichandani, Saurabh Rawat and Aditya Rawat in succession.
- On Tuesday, Tamil Nadu spinner Sai Kishore became the 10th player from the state to take a First-Class hat-trick, securing an innings and 66-run victory over Uttarakhand at the Chidambaram Stadium.
- Sai Kishore dismissed Lakshya Raichandani, Saurabh Rawat, and Aditya Rawat to complete the milestone; his coach Ramkumar told him, "Now I think we are even," after Ramkumar's own hat-trick for Tamil Nadu.
- Bowling from varied angles, a technique Sai Kishore credited to Dhoni, proved decisive as he claimed six wickets for 34 runs, skittling Uttarakhand for 113.
- Despite recent selection setbacks for the Duleep Trophy and Irani Cup, Sai Kishore remains focused on performance, stating, "I just take it in my stride and focus on my performance."
- Reflecting on his journey, Sai Kishore emphasized consistency over seeking headlines, stating, "When I am very honest to myself and when I am working hard, I think God is giving me all these things.
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Sai Kishore stars in TN's innings win; Sarfaraz's 154 puts Mumbai in command
Sai Kishore claimed a hat-trick and finished with 10 wickets in the match as Tamil Nadu crushed Uttarakhand by an innings and 66 runs in the Ranji Trophy on Tuesday. Bengal and Uttar Pradesh also registered wins, while Sarfaraz Khan's 154 put Mumbai in a strong position against Himachal Pradesh.
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The day witnessed Tamil Nadu beat Uttarakhand by an innings and 66 runs, while Uttar Pradesh, Bengal and Vidarbha also pulled off wins. Three-time champions Vidarbha in fact, survived a massive scare against defending champions Jammu and Kashmir in a low chase.
Sai Kishore Bags Hat-Trick in Match-Winning Five-For as Tamil Nadu Defeat Uttarakhand in Ranji Trophy 2026-27 | 🏏 LatestLY
Tamil Nadu captain Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore produced an exceptional bowling masterclass, taking a hat-trick to seal a decisive five-wicket haul and propel his side to a dominant innings-and-66-run victory over Uttarakhand. 🏏 Sai Kishore Bags Hat-Trick in Match-Winning Five-For as Tamil Nadu Defeat Uttarakhand in Ranji Trophy 2026-27.
Sai Kishore, who has been waiting for a chance in Team India for the last three years, has performed brilliantly in the Ranji Trophy. The Tamil Nadu left-arm spinner took a total of 10 wickets in the match against Uttarakhand, including a hat-trick. On the strength of his lethal performance, Tamil Nadu defeated Uttarakhand by an innings and 66 runs to register their second win in the tournament.
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