Ranji Trophy 2015/16: Team of the Week (Round 5)
The breeding ground of Indian Cricket “Ranji Trophy“ has finished its 5th round. This week saw 8 out of the 12 matches ending in clear results. There were some blistering hundreds, all round performances and match winning five-fors.Here’s a look at the aspiring cricketers of India who made it to the Ranji Team of the week – comprising those who turned in match-winning performances for their teams in the round, or made valuable contributions to help their team close out a vital draw.
#1 Openers
Faiz Fazal: The experienced campaigner from Vidarbha played a handy knock of 120 against Maharashtra, which enabled them to post a solid total of 332 in the first innings. He also picked a wicket in the first innings of Maharashtra. Vidarbha ultimately won the match by 82 runs.
Ankush Bains: The 19-year-old Wicket Keeper batsman from Himachal Pradesh notched up a quick fire ton. He scored 114 runs in a knock which included 11 fours and a six. His opening partnership of 210 runs with the other centurion Prashant Chopra laid the perfect platform to help Himachal defeat Tripura by an innings and 6 runs.