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Umesh Yadav Shines With Five-Wicket Haul In Ranji Trophy Debut For Punjab
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News18•12-10-2026, 18:54
Umesh Yadav Shines With Five-Wicket Haul In Ranji Trophy Debut For Punjab
- •Out-of-favour India fast bowler Umesh Yadav claimed a 5-wicket haul in his first Ranji Trophy match for Punjab against Assam.
- •Umesh finished with figures of 5 for 70 in 24 overs at the PCA International Cricket Stadium, helping bowl Assam out for 373.
- •In other Ranji Trophy action, Andhra claimed a first-innings lead against Karnataka thanks to Seeram Rahul's unbeaten century.
- •Sudip Kumar Gharami and Abhishek Porel hit unbeaten tons to put Bengal in a commanding position against Delhi.
- •Jammu and Kashmir were bowled out for 120, allowing Madhya Pradesh to take a 135-run overall lead.
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Umesh Yadav picked up a five-wicket haul, finishing with figures of 5 for 70 in 24 overs against Assam during his first Ranji Trophy match for Punjab at the PCA International Cricket Stadium.
Punjab's Gurnoor Brar picked up 2 wickets for 85 runs in 23 overs, and Emanjot Singh Chahal also accounted for the dismissal of two Assam batters.
Umesh Yadav finished with figures of 5 for 70 against Assam, having not played for the Indian national team since June 2023.
