Gopal's Five-For Seals Karnataka's Innings Win Over Tripura

Captain Shreyas Gopal took five wickets as Karnataka ended their winless run with an innings-and-116-run win over Tripura in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match in Mysuru on Thursday.

Tripura, who trailed by 296 runs after the first innings, were bowled out for 180 in their second innings shortly after lunch on the final day, with Sridam Paul's 50 the top score of the innings.

Karnataka had earlier declared on 490 for 9 after Tripura were bowled out for 194 in their first innings, and seamers Vijaykumar Vyshak and L.

Manvanth Kumar took two wickets each on the final day before leg-spinner Gopal cleaned up the tail.

The win gave Karnataka seven points — their first of the season after taking just two points from their first two matches — and was head coach Vinay Kumar's first win in charge.