Karnataka win seventh Ranji Trophy title in style

Hyderabad, 2 Feb 2014 (TNN): Karnataka beat Maharashtra by seven wickets in the final match to win Ranji trophy at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad on Sunday.

Karnataka lost just three wickets while chasing the target of 157. It was Karnataka’s seventh Ranji trophy triumph.

Lokesh Rahul, who scored a century in the first innings was adjudged man of the match.

 

 

"Amazing feeling and feels fantastic. We worked very hard for this and this success is phenomenal. I think we will party for three-four days now. All the players who contributed to this win gave joined us, Stuart has come from New Zealand also. We would like to thank KSCA for their support," said Karnataka’s Robin Uthappa.

"We all enjoyed each other’s success and it’s a great feeling. The captain and coach told me during tea that I should be there till the end as I had not done it the last time," said Manish Pandey after the victory.

Brief score:

Maharashtra 305 & 366
Karnataka 515 & 157/3