Mohammed Siraj-led Hyderabad thrash Tripura by an innings and 40 runs
Mohammed Siraj's Hyderabad completed an innings victory over Tripura after bowling them out for 121 in their second innings.
Mohammed Siraj's Hyderabad beat Tripura by an innings and 40 runs on the third day of their Ranji Trophy match in Hyderabad.
Tripura, resuming at 107 for 7, lost their remaining three wickets for 14 runs. Left-arm spinner Tanay Thyagarajan took six wickets in the second innings to finish with nine for the match. Siraj claimed two wickets after going wicketless in the first innings.
Hyderabad had taken control on day two with half-centuries from Tanmay Agarwal and debutant Ruthik Yadav.
CricHubb Take
Siraj's decision to bowl first and then enforce the follow-on shows Hyderabad are treating the Ranji Trophy as serious preparation rather than a holding camp.