Ranji Trophy 2019-20: Jaydev Unadkat-led Saurashtra lift first-ever title against Bengal

Saurashtra on Friday clinched its maiden Ranji Trophy title in Rajkot at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium.

As per the rules, if the final of the Ranji Trophy is headed towards a draw, then the winner is decided on the basis of a first-innings lead. 

Whoever manages to take the lead in the first innings, is declared as the champion.

And this beautiful legend Trophy comes to the homeland of Legendary Jam Ranji. Kudos Saurashtrians. @BCCIdomestic @BCCI #cricket @JUnadkat @imjadeja @cheteshwar1 @ShelJackson27 @appy_vasavada pic.twitter.com/omHNOosT9f

— Saurashtra Cricket (@saucricket) March 13, 2020

The Jaydev Unadkat-led Saurashtra bundled out Bengal for 381 on Friday, gaining a slender lead of 44 runs.

Resuming day five at 354/6, Bengal lost its final four wickets for just 27 runs and was bowled out for 381.

As soon as Bengal was bowled out, Saurashtra skipper Jaydev Unadkat ran around the stadium to celebrate the feat.

In the second innings, Saurashtra managed to score 105/4 and they had done enough to win maiden Ranji Trophy title.