Ranji Trophy semi-finals: Karnataka won its first semi-final of Ranji Trophy. This match played in Lucknow was a draw. Karnataka gained the lead over Uttarakhand in the first innings, after which this team got entry in the final. The final match will now be held between Karnataka and Jammu and Kashmir from 24th February.

Jammu and Kashmir team has reached the finals of Ranji Trophy for the first time, while on the other hand, Karnataka has made it to the finals of Ranji Trophy after 12 years. Let us take a look at the players on the basis of which Karnataka team has made it to the Ranji Trophy finals.

ravichandran remembrance

Karnataka team has great players like KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Karun Nair but Ravichandran Smaran has played the biggest role in taking this team to the finals. Smaran has scored the maximum 950 runs this season.

The batting average of this player is 85 and he has scored 4 centuries and 3 half-centuries.

Karun Nair

Karun Nair once again returned to the Karnataka team and showed his strength as soon as he came. This right-handed batsman has scored 699 runs in 8 matches at an average of 63.54. He has also scored 2 centuries and 3 half-centuries with his bat.

Devdutt Padikkal

Karnataka captain Devdutt Padikkal has also been the hero in taking his team to the finals. This player has scored 532 runs at an average of 66.5. Padikkal scored a double century in the semi-final match.

He scored 232 runs against Uttarakhand. He has scored 2 centuries and one half-century in the tournament.

Shreyas Gopal's magic

Shreyas Gopal left no stone unturned in helping Karnataka win on the bowling front. Gopal took 46 wickets in 9 matches and now his team has reached the finals.

KL Rahul showed his talent

KL Rahul has played only 3 matches for Karnataka this season but he played an important role in taking his team to the final by scoring 457 runs at an average of 91.4. Rahul scored 2 centuries and 2 half-centuries in 6 innings.

Shreyas Gopal's magic

Shreyas Gopal left no stone unturned in helping Karnataka win on the bowling front. Gopal took 46 wickets in 9 matches and now his team has reached the finals.

KL Rahul showed his talent

KL Rahul has played only 3 matches for Karnataka this season but he played an important role in taking his team to the final by scoring 457 runs at an average of 91.4. Rahul scored 2 centuries and 2 half-centuries in 6 innings.