Which teams are in the semi-finals of the Ranji Trophy 2022-23?

Saurashtra beat Punjab by 71 runs in the second quarter-final of the Ranji Trophy 2022-23 in Rajkot on Saturday, February 4, to confirm their place in the semi-finals of the tournament.

Chasing 252 to book their place in the last four, Punjab resumed their second innings on Day 5 at 52/2. However, they were all-out for 180 in 89.1 overs. Parth Bhut was the bowling star for Saurashtra, claiming 5/89 in 33 overs.

Having dismissed both Punjab openers on Day 4, the left-arm spinner added the scalps of Siddarth Kaul (10), Mandeep Singh (45), and Mayank Markande (two) to sink Punjab’s hopes of qualifying for the semi-finals of the Ranji Trophy 2022-23. Dharmendrasinh Jadeja chipped in with 3/56, while Yuvrajsinh Dodiya claimed 2/35.

🚨Parth Bhut - Star of the Quater Final for Saurashtra - #RanjiTrophy 🚨

🏏111*(155) - 11 fours & 4 sixes
🏏51(68) - 4 fours & 2 sixes
⚾35-2-114-3
⚾33-6-89-5

🗣️First Hundred by Saurashtra Batter at No.9.
🗣️95 runs 10th wicket partnership.

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Bhut was the obvious choice for Player of the Match for his stunning all-round performances. He scored 111* and 51 with the willow to go with his eight wickets in the match.

Ranji Trophy 2022-23: The semifinal line-up

Earlier, Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka booked their respective spots in the semi-finals of the Ranji Trophy 2022-23 on Friday, February 3. Bengal beat Jharkhand by nine wickets in the first quarter-final at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Karnataka hammered Uttarakhand by an innings and 281 runs in the third quarter-final at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. In the fourth quarter-final, Madhya Pradesh got the better of Andhra by five wickets at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore.

Saurashtra Won by 71 Run(s) (Qualified) #SAUvPUN #RanjiTrophy #QF2 Scorecard:bcci.tv/domestic/ranji…

The semi-finals of the Ranji Trophy 2022-23 will be played from February 8 to 12. Bengal will take on Madhya Pradesh in the first semi-final at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. Karnataka will take on Saurashtra in the second semifinal at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

February 8-12: 1st semi-final: Bengal vs Madhya Pradesh (9 AM IST), Indore

February 8-12: 2nd semi-final: Karnataka vs Saurashtra (9 AM IST), Bengaluru

Where to watch Live Streaming of Ranji Trophy 2022-23 semifinals?

The Ranji Trophy 2022-23 matches are being live-streamed on Disney + Hotstar.

When is the final of Ranji Trophy 2022-23?

The winners of the semi-finals will meet in the Ranji Trophy final, which will be played from February 16 to 20.