Siraj claims four-wicket haul as Hyderabad dominate Chhattisgarh in Ranji Trophy

Hyderabad: Team India pacer Mohammad Siraj made a strong impact in domestic cricket, taking four wickets in Chhattisgarh’s first innings to give Hyderabad a commanding start in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match at Gymkhana Ground.

Siraj returned figures of 4 for 56, helping bundle out Chhattisgarh for 283 runs. Hyderabad responded strongly, reaching 56 without loss by stumps.

Siraj four wickets rattles Chhattisgarh in Elite Group D

Siraj struck early by dismissing opener Anuj Tiwari for 4. He continued his spell with the wicket of Sanjeet Desai before removing the well-set Vikalp Tiwari, who scored 94 in a crucial stand with centurion Prateek Yadav (106). He completed his four-wicket haul by dismissing tailender Aditya Sarwate for 4.

Pacer CTL Rakshan also chipped in with 2 for 28. Despite the century by Yadav, Chhattisgarh failed to build momentum and lost wickets regularly.

Hyderabad openers ensured a steady reply, ending the day on a solid note without any damage to their innings.