Ravichandran Smaran scores an unbeaten 126 to recover Rest of India’s innings against Jammu & Kashmir in the Irani Cup. After a difficult start, Rest of India reaches 306/8 at stumps on day three, with Smaran remaining not out as the team moves into a stronger position.
Reports describe Rest of India being 197/8 at one stage before Smaran and Mukesh Choudhary put together a stabilising partnership that changed the direction of the match. Smaran faces 131 balls, striking 15 fours and five sixes, and his innings follows an earlier 68 in the first innings, according to multiple outlets. While Yahoo Sports and Times of India emphasise the innings’ impact and shot details, NDTV highlights the turnaround from the late collapse to the stumps figure on day three; all accounts agree on the key role played by Smaran’s unbeaten century-plus effort.
