Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021 Quarterfinals 4: Rajasthan beat Bihar in a close contest to enter semi-finals
Rajasthan experience came to the fore as they defeated Bihar in the 4 th and final quarterfinals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021 played at Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad on Wednesday. Rajasthan captain Ashok Menaria won the toss and decided to bat first. It was an ideal decision as Ankit Lamba and wicket-keeper batsman Bharat Sharma provided a decent start with attacking stroke play putting pressure on the inexperienced Bihar side. At the end of the first six overs, Rajasthan made 42 for 0. After the field restrictions, Sharma and Lamba made the batting look easy. Ashutosh Aman got the breakthrough for Bihar dismissing Sharma with a beauty. Rajasthan openers put on 59 runs for the opening wicket. A superb catch by Vikash Yadav ended the innings for Ashok Menaria to back Bihar into the match. Mahipal Lomror came to the crease and showed intent right from word go while Ankit Lamba struggled to hit runs. Bihar fielding was not up to the mark as they dropped catches. Kash...