Ranji Trophy 2023: Saurashtra Become CHAMPIONS Again; Beat Bengal in Final to Clinch Second Title in Last Three Seasons

Saurashtra beat Bengal in the Ranji Trophy 2023 final by 9 wickets to clinch the title on Sunday, February 19 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. This is the second title for Saurashtra in the past 3 seasons. The Jaydev Unadkat side chased down the small target to win the match and with it, the trophy. 

Left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat claimed a match haul of nine wickets, including 6/85 in the second innings, as Saurahstra thrashed Bengal by nine wickets in the Ranji Trophy final on Sunday. Having given away a big first innings lead of 230, Bengal, who were overnight 169/4 in their second essay, folded for 241, handing the visitors a mere 12 runs' target. In reply, Saurashtra's Jay Gohil was out for a duck. Saurashtra, however, went past the target in 2.4 overs to wrap up the match with one day and two full sessions to spare.

That Winning Feeling _ _

Congratulations to the @JUnadkat-led Saurashtra on their #RanjiTrophy title triumph _ _ #BENvSAU | #Final | @saucricket | @mastercardindia

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"Championships are not won by one or 2-3 games. It's a long season. It began when we started the white ball season. We didn't win the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy but we were able to win the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VH). When we got together for the Ranji Trophy there was one huddle before the start of the season.

"I told them yes we have won VH but the big one (Ranji) is waiting for us, if you want to win that we have to work really hard and I am absolutely proud of the guys for what we have been able to achieve twice in three years now. That is the secret of our success I would say (core of the team remaining the same). Lot of stability in the team. Comes with performances," said Saurashtra captain Unadkat.