Nischal, Lemtur Hammer Tons to Put Karnataka in Command vs Tamil Nadu

In a thrilling Ranji Trophy clash at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Karnataka’s Nischal D and Lemtur Dore struck brilliant centuries to stage a stunning fightback against Tamil Nadu. Their 224-run partnership revived Karnataka from 45/3, setting up an intriguing battle between the southern rivals.

Karnataka’s Rocky Start

Tamil Nadu’s pacers dominated early, dismissing R. Samarth and Mayank Agarwal cheaply. At 45/3, Karnataka was in trouble—until Nischal and Lemtur took charge.

Nischal D’s Gritty 118

The 24-year-old anchored the innings with a composed 118 off 213 balls (15 fours, 1 six). His defensive discipline against seamers and controlled aggression against spin frustrated TN.

“The pitch had movement early, but patience paid off,” Nischal said post-match.

Lemtur Dore’s Maiden First-Class Ton

The 22-year-old left-hander counter-attacked with a blistering 127 (156 balls, 18 fours, 2 sixes). His fearless strokeplay, especially against spin, shifted momentum decisively.

Tamil Nadu’s Missed Chances

TN’s bowlers struggled after early breakthroughs. A dropped catch (Nischal on 67) and inconsistent lines allowed Karnataka to dominate. Skipper Vijay Shankar’s frequent bowling changes yielded no rewards.

Match Outlook: Can TN Bounce Back?

With Karnataka eyeing 400+, TN’s batters face a tough challenge against Vidwath Kaverappa and K. Gowtham. The deteriorating pitch could further tilt the game.

Key Highlights

✅ Record Partnership: 224-run stand (Karnataka’s highest 4th-wicket vs TN in recent years).
✅ Lemtur’s Aggression: Maiden century at a strike rate of 81.41.
✅ TN’s Costly Errors: Dropped catches & lack of breakthroughs.

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