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Their antics eventually proved fruitful for Delhi as they earned a draw by fighting in the finals.
Some dramatic scenes unfolded during the final moments of the Group D match between Delhi and Tamil Nadu of the 2024/25 Ranji Trophy. Navdeep Saini was involved in faking an injury to waste some time and ensure a draw between the two sides.
The bowler bowled at a bouncer, which Navdeep tried to duck, but the ball hit his helmet directly. When the player asked him if he was okay after receiving a blow to the head, Saini gave him a thumbs up, indicating that he was fine and that the blow was not hard enough to have serious consequences.
However, he immediately realized that he could waste some time by calling the physiotherapist and signaling to the ward, asking the medical team for treatment. He lay on the ground while holding his helmet, suggesting that he was in pain because of that gorilla.
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The entire event looked dramatic and the Tamil Nadu players felt that Saini was doing it deliberately to reduce some time, which would help him face fewer balls. They couldn’t stop laughing and as a spectator, Saini definitely seemed to be faking it because Delhi had nothing to gain during the sequel and the light was going out.
Delhi somehow managed to tie the match against Tamil Nadu
Navdeep Saini’s antics finally proved fruitful for Delhi as they earned a draw by fighting in the finals. After winning the toss, Delhi opted to play first, but the move fell through.
Tamil Nadu amassed a whopping 674/6 in the first innings, thanks to a superb double ton from Sai Sudharsan, who scored 213 runs off 274 balls, including 25 boundaries and a maximum. Washington Sundar (152) and Pradosh Paul (177) also racked up magnificent centuries before Tamil Nadu was declared.
Batting in his first innings, Delhi were left for just 266, despite Yash Dhull playing a valiant knock of 105 runs in 197 balls, aided by 11 boundaries and three maximums. Tamil Nadu decided to impose a continuation on Delhi, asking them to bat again.
Delhi were reduced to 180/8 and looked to be on the verge of losing the game before Navdeep Saini (15) faced 64 balls while batting at number 8. After much drama, Delhi finally managed to tie the game in the end.
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