Tamil Nadu Crush Chandigarh by an Innings and 259 Runs in Ranji Trophy

Tamil Nadu wrapped up a huge win in the Ranji Trophy on Thursday, beating Chandigarh by an innings and 259 runs at the Sector 16 Stadium in Chandigarh.

Tamil Nadu piled up 571 for 7 declared in their only innings, with Pradosh Ranjan Paul scoring 208 and S Ajith Ram making an unbeaten 115, his maiden first-class century.

Chandigarh were bowled out for 94 in their first innings and 218 in their second, with Ajith Ram taking seven wickets for 48 runs in the second innings.

It was Tamil Nadu's third win in a row, and they also took the bonus point as the Ranji season now pauses for the white-ball leg.