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Ranji Trophy 2026/27: Indrajith admits batting not easy at Chepauk
Tamil Nadu's Indrajith says batting tough on Chepauk's spinning pitch as Railways chase.
In brief
Tamil Nadu's Indrajith says batting tough on Chepauk's spinning pitch as Railways chase. Tamil Nadu batter Baba Indrajith scored 59 off 167 balls in Ranji Trophy match against Railways at Chepauk. Originally reported by Sportstar.
Tamil Nadu batter Indrajith scores 59
Tamil Nadu batter Baba Indrajith scored a patient 167-ball 59 against Railways during the Ranji Trophy match at Chepauk on Tuesday.
“Tamil Nadu batter Baba Indrajith scored a patient 167-ball 59 against Railways during the Ranji Trophy match at Chepauk on Tuesday.”
Indrajith on batting challenges
B. Indrajith said batting was 'not easy' at the MAC Stadium on Tuesday, noting the pitch required balance and patience.
“Both teams only played around 50-60 overs. It’s that kind of a pitch. So, on a surface like this, whoever gets their eye in has to take it forward.”
Railways bowler Raj Choudhary's view
Railways bowler Raj Choudhary felt the visitors had enough on the board to beat Tamil Nadu in Chennai.
“Railways bowler Raj Choudhary felt the visitors had enough on the board to beat Tamil Nadu in Chennai.”
Yuvraj Singh's approach
Railways opener S. Yuvraj Singh took the 'better safe than sorry' approach to batting on the spinning pitch.
“Yuvraj’s runs came when the ball was turning significantly more.”
Raj Choudhary on Yuvraj's performance
Raj Choudhary rated Yuvraj’s 155-ball 42 higher than Zubair Ali Khan’s 121-ball 75, noting the pitch's spin.
“On this wicket, 42 runs is equivalent to a 70 or 80 on a normal track.”
Railways' lead and confidence
Railways have a 120-run lead with one wicket in hand, confident they will get Tamil Nadu out.
“We have taken a 120-run lead [126]. I think it is a good score, and we are confident we will get them out.”
The takeaway
Tamil Nadu batter Baba Indrajith scored 59 off 167 balls in Ranji Trophy match against Railways at Chepauk.
