Ranji Trophy 2018-19, Semi-final Day 4, Saurashtra vs Karnataka: As it happened

Day 3 Round-up: After dominating Australia, Cheteshwar Pujara was back doing what he does best. He blunted the Karnataka bowling attack and then broke free to score his 49th first-class century. Sheldon Jackson gave him good company as they stitched together a 201-run stand for the fourth-wicket to help Saurashtra reach 224/3 at the close of play. They now need only 55 runs to clinch the match and meet Vidarbha in the finals.Saurashtra vs Karnataka: As it happened -

16:35 hrs IST

Century for the Che

He ain’t bored of batting. Short and wide, and Pujara laces it in front of square to bring his 49th FC ton. Saurashtra right on top, they need 80 more runs to win this contest

15:25 hrs IST

Saurashtra cross 150

15:01 hrs IST

Half-century for Jackson

14:35 hrs IST

Tea break

14:00 hrs IST

Half-century for Pujara

01:43 hrs IST

Saurashtra cross 100

01:20 hrs IST

Pujara, Jackson battle on

12:45 hrs IST

Saurashtra need 201 to win

12:05 hrs IST

Exciting first session ends

11:40 hrs IST

Partnership building

11:15 hrs IST

Saurashtra go past 50-run mark

10:45 hrs IST

Pujara, Jackson look to steady ship

10:14 hrs IST

Saurashtra lose early wickets in chase

09:45 hrs IST

Karnataka all-out

Saurashtra need 279 to reach the Ranji Trophy final. Vidarbha have already qualified after beating Kerala inside two days.

09:30 hrs IST

Hello and welcome

A very warm welcome to the live blog of the Ranji Trophy semi-final match between Saurashtra and Karnataka. After bundling out Saurashtra for 236 for a slender 39-run lead, Karnataka ended the third day at 237 for eight to extend their overall lead to 276. Another exciting day in the offing in India’s premier domestic competition.