Saurashtra
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Team |
Saurashtra Cricket Team |
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Founded |
1950 |
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Governed by |
Saurashtra Cricket Association |
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Home ground |
Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot |
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First-class debut |
against Commonwealth XI in 1950 at Rajkumar College Ground, Rajkot |
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Ranji Trophy title wins |
2 |
The Saurashtra cricket team is one of the three teams from Gujarat (the other two being Gujarat and Baroda) that play in Indian domestic cricket. Saurashtra compete in the Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and other major competitions of India.
The team is governed by the Saurashtra Cricket Association and plays its home games at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. Before Saurashtra, the region was represented by the likes of Nawanagar and Western India in domestic cricket.
Nawanagar won the Ranji Trophy in 1936–37 and were runners up in 1937–38. On the other hand, Western India won the Ranji Trophy in 1943–44. Saurashtra's journey in Ranji Trophy began in 1950-51 season. While Saurashtra struggled to do well in the first few decades, they have been a consistent side in the last one decade or so.
The Saurashtra cricket team finished runners-up in 2012–13, 2015–16 and 2018–19 seasons. They finally won the Ranji Trophy for the first time in 2019-20 season with a win over Bengal. Later in 2022-23 season, Saurashtra won the tournament once again. They also won the Vijay Hazare Trophy in 2007-08 and 2022-23 seasons.
Players from Saurashtra who have played for India:
- Karsan Ghavri
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Cheteshwar Pujara
- Jaydev Unadkat
- Chetan Sakariya
Saurashtra cricket team honours:
Ranji Trophy:
- Winners (2): 2022-23, 2019–20
- Runners-up (3): 2012–13, 2015–16, 2018–19
Vijay Hazare Trophy:
- Winners (2): 2022-23, 2007–08
- Runners-up: 2017–18
Saurashtra cricket team squad:
Harvik Desai (wk), Chirag Jani, Cheteshwar Pujara, Prerak Mankad, Sheldon Jackson, Arpit Vasavada, Jaydev Unadkat (c), Yuvrajsinh Dodiya, Navneet Vora, Dharmendrasinh Jadeja, Parswaraj Rana, Tarang Gohel , Vishvaraj Jadeja, Parth Bhut , Hiten Kanbi
COMPLETED / 4th quarter final / Niranjan Shah Stadium, Khandheri
216/10 (72.1 ov)
511/10 (159.1 ov)
Gujarat won by an inning and 98 runs.
COMPLETED / Elite, Group D / Niranjan Shah Stadium, Khandheri
474/10 (117 ov)
164/10 (41 ov)
Saurashtra won by an inns & 144 runs
COMPLETED / Elite, Group D / Niranjan Shah Stadium, Khandheri
271/10 (72.2 ov)
188/10 (49.4 ov)
Saurashtra won by 10 wickets
COMPLETED / Elite, Group D / Government Model Senior Secondary School
249/10 (62.1 ov)
531/9 (138 ov)
Saurashtra won by an inns & 59 runs
COMPLETED / Elite, Group D / JSCA International Stadium Complex
306/10 (85.2 ov)
386/10 (108.3 ov)
Match drawn
COMPLETED / Elite, Group D / Niranjan Shah Stadium, Khandheri
196/10 (61.5 ov)
234/10 (73.2 ov)
Railways won by 37 runs
COMPLETED / Elite, Group D / Niranjan Shah Stadium, Khandheri
478/8 (137.3 ov)
578/7 (174 ov)
Match Drawn
COMPLETED / Elite, Group D / S.R.F. College Ground
367/10 (121.3 ov)
203/10 (77 ov)
Tamil Nadu won by an inning and 70 runs.
Saurashtra Stats
Most Run Scores
8
Matches
587
Runs
8
Matches
581
Runs
8
Matches
425
Runs
Most Wickets Takers
8
Matches
40
Wickets
8
Matches
22
Wickets
7
Matches
20
Wickets
Saurashtra Players
Harvik Desai
Wicket-Keeper
Chirag Jani
All Rounder
Parswaraj Rana
Sheldon Jackson
Wicket-Keeper
Arpit Vasavada
Batter
Dharmendrasinh Jadeja
Bowler
Yuvrajsinh Dodiya
Bowler
Navneet Vora
All Rounder
