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Ranji Trophy Highlights: J&K's historic victory vs Mumbai key story of day 3, Shubman Gill ton vs Karnataka in vain

Ranji Trophy Highlights: J&K beat Mumbai by 5 wickets, marking one of the most important wins in their history. Meanwhile, Karnataka beat Punjab handily, and Haryana retained top spot with a big win over Bengal. Gujarat also won by an innings vs Uttarakhand.
Jammu and Kashmir players and team celebrate after their historic victory vs Mumbai at the BKC Ground.
Jammu and Kashmir players and team celebrate after their historic victory vs Mumbai at the BKC Ground.

Ranji Trophy Highlights: Results started rolling in on day three of the sixth round of the Ranji Trophy, headlined by Jammu and Kashmir beating Mumbai at the BKC Ground in a thrilling contest that saw Shardul Thakur star in a losing role. Elsewhere, Shubman Gill settled nerves by scoring a century and ensuring some performance of substance was provided by an Indian international. Karnataka trumped Punjab, Haryana beat Bengal, and Gujarat completed formalities vs Uttarakhand....Read More

A pair of fine innings by Rajat Patidar and Venkatesh Iyer have set up what promises to be an enthralling final day in Madhya Pradesh's last-ditch effort vs Kerala.

Day 3 of Ranji Trophy round 6 matches will once again bring attention towards the senior stars of Indian cricket who are taking part in the premier domestic tournament. The likes of Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane failed to make an impact in defending champions Mumbai's match against Jammu and Kashmir, but they still managed to find an unsung hero in Shardul Thakur to turn things around. Shardul, who has been out of the Indian Test set-up for almost a year, scored a valiant century batting down the order and helped Mumbai take a crucial 188-run lead. Thakur (113*) and Tanush Kotian (58*) put on a robust 173-run unbeaten stand for the eighth wicket to turn the tables on Jammu and Kashmir.

India Test skipper Rohit Sharma failed to convert the start in the second innings and was dismissed for 28 off 35 balls with two fours and three sixes, which was his highest first-class score since 52 in the second innings of the Bengaluru Test against New Zealand last October. Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was the only Indian batter to get considerable runs against New Zealand and Australia, also endured a forgettable return to the Ranji Trophy as he fell for 4 and 26.

Meanwhile, veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja spun his web to dismantle Delhi's batting line-up as Saurashtra registered a win within two days. In the Group D clash, Saurashtra secured an easy 10-wicket win over Delhi, with Jadeja taking 5/66 in the first innings and 7/38 in the second innings. Star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant failed to fire for Delhi on Ranji's return, managing scores of 1 and 17 in both innings.

All eyes will be on Shubman Gill on day 3, when he will resume his overnight score of 7*. He will be up against Karnataka, who took a massive 420-run lead after the first innings. Karnataka's Smaran Ravichandran scored a remarkable 203 in 277 balls, with 25 fours and three sixes. Meanwhile, Mayank Markande (3/53) and Jassinder Singh (3/66) were the bowlers picked for Punjab.

Punjab, who were bundled out for just 55 in the first innings, ended the day 2 at 24/2, with Gill unbeaten at 7*. They trailed by 396 runs after Karnataka had scored 475/10 in their first innings.

In the Group A clash between Maharashtra and Baroda, Maharashtra skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (66* in 54 balls, with nine fours and two sixes) scored a quickfire fifty to help his team end day two at 123/2, with a lead of 275 runs. Earlier, Baroda had made 145 in their first innings in reply to Maharashtra's first innings total of 297/10, which was powered by Saurabh Nawale (83 in 152 balls, with 12 fours).

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Jan 25, 2025 4:56 PM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Stumps on day three, with results decided and thrillers set up

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Round six progressed at a rapid pace on moving day, with four matches reaching their conclusion and several others heading into the endgame. Wins for J&K, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Haryana headline day's play.

Day four will return with MP vs Kerala hanging in the balance, and still plenty to play for in Rajasthan vs Vidarbha.

Jan 25, 2025 4:43 PM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Vidarbha look happy to settle for a draw, which would knock Rajasthan out

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Vidarbha have frustrated Rajasthan all day, and will likely look to play this match out for a draw with Himachal's struggles meaning it will be enough for them to qualify top of the group.

Even three points, however, won't mathematically be enough for Rajasthan heading into the final round of fixtures. Something inspired needed from them if they have intentions of qualifying to the knockouts.

Jan 25, 2025 4:35 PM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Hyderabad bowl out Himachal and establish 290-run lead with just over a day to bowl them out again

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Hyderabad might have just enough time to try and pull off a big result against Himachal .

A win or even a draw for Hyderabad here would make the next round's match between Gujarat and Himachal a straight shootout for quarterfinal qualification, with Himachal needing to win to qualify and Gujarat needing to avoid a loss.

Jan 25, 2025 4:16 PM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Haryana wrap up proceedings vs Bengal, 283-run win

Ranji Trophy Live Score: 4 wickets apiece for Anshul Kamboj and Anuj Thakral see Haryana home against Bengal, who looked fairly hapless for much of this match. 283 runs is the final margin of victory in Kalyani, but Bengal still mathematically in the running for qualification.

Jan 25, 2025 4:09 PM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Ramakrishna Ghosh dismissed on 99 as Maharashtra still don't declare

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Maharashtra doing Mumbai a favour as they continue to bat and don't put in Baroda in Nashik. Heartbreak for Ghosh, however, as a great innings is cut short right before the century.

The lead now up to 582.

Jan 25, 2025 3:48 PM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: MP declare and give Kerala target of 363, Iyer ends on 80*(70)

Ranji Trophy Live Score: One last big maximum from the bat of Venky Iyer, and Shubham Sharma declares with an hour's play left. Excellent flourish at the end, and Madhya Pradesh will almost certainly stave off a loss now.

But will they be able to produce a win against a tired Kerala team? A lot will depend on this late brief burst.

Jan 25, 2025 3:45 PM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Vidarbha begin counter-attack against Rajasthan, Venkatesh Iyer goes hard at Kerala

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Late on day three, and multiple teams have started swinging their bats around. Vidarbha's lower order are trying to quickly add runs against Rajasthan, while Venkatesh Iyer has raced past 50 in an innings that has already included five maximums.

Jan 25, 2025 3:26 PM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Madhya Pradesh take lead past 300, Venkatesh Iyer leading counterattack

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Scoring quickly now the name of the game for MP in a must-win contest. Likely looking for a few quick runs before a declaration and putting Kerala in to bat. They will want to leave themselves enough time and the best conditions to try and bowl Kerala out, with MP possessing a strong bowling attack.

Jan 25, 2025 3:25 PM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Bengal crumbling vs Haryana, 29/5

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Just a torrid time for Bengal in the last three innings after starting off well with the ball. A massice win incoming for Haryana, who will extend their lead at the top.

Jan 25, 2025 3:06 PM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Tea break with interesting contests set up

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Tea break, with Tamil Nadu declaring and setting a target of 402 for Chandigarh, and managing to scalp a wicket before the break as well.

Fascinating matches in Jaipur and Trivandrum, as visiting Vidarbha and Madhya Pradesh quickly look to add on runs before thinking of a declaration.

Maharashtra likely looking to get Nawale to his century before declaring. While there be enough time to bowl out Baroda?

Jan 25, 2025 2:49 PM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Mumbai still in with a chance if Mahrashtra can beat Baroda

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Something interesting developing in Nashik. Maharashtra don't have much to play for, but even with a lead approaching 500, they haven't declared against Baroda.

Baroda will fight for a draw; they know that a point here will be a bonus, and basically seal their own qualification.

Jan 25, 2025 2:46 PM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: J&K have done it! Abid seals it with a six

Ranji Trophy Live Score: J&K pull it off! A couple of nervy moments, but positive and attacking batting means there are no major hiccups. A flurry of boundaries, and J&K seal the win before tea on day three.

Mumbai now relying on Maharashtra in the ongoing match and then J&K to do them a favour in round seven by beating Baroda themselves. The defending champions' qualification looking shaky.

Jan 25, 2025 2:38 PM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Early wickets for Haryana vs Bengal, qualification a matter of time

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Haryana all over Bengal now with two early wickets, and this could be a comfortable victory for the visiting team. Six points here will guarantee their progression with a match to spare — but a Madhya Pradesh win against Kerala could mean four teams head into round 7 in contention for that second qualification spot, including Bengal despite this likely heavy oncoming loss.

Jan 25, 2025 2:24 PM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Punjab bowled out, Karnataka win by innings and 207 runs

Ranji Trophy Live Score: And it's curtains in Bangalore! Punjab's double batting failure means it's a dominant 7-point win for Karnataka, who now sit in second place in Group C on 19 points. They will be keeping an eye on the Kerala vs MP match now, rooting for Madhya Pradesh to pull out a win.

Jan 25, 2025 2:20 PM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: 6 and out for Paras Dogra! Tight chase for J&K

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Coming down to the wire in Mumbai vs J&K. Mumbai getting wickets, but J&K keep the score ticking. A handful of boundaries in quick succession — down to 30 runs required.

Jan 25, 2025 1:59 PM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Century for Shubman Gill! A fine effort even as Karnataka near victory

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Shubman Gill recovers well from his first innings failure with a century in the second. It won't be enough, as Karnataka stand on the edge of victory, but a fine and confidence-inducing showing from the India international — the one returning batter to leave a mark in this round of fixtures.

Jan 25, 2025 1:50 PM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Shams Mulani dismissed Abdul Samad! Mumbai back in it

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Trouble for J&K! Rush of blood for Abdul Samad as he steps out and is completely beaten in the air by the clever Mulani.

61 runs still needed and four wickets down — surely J&K won't let this golden opportunity go? Skipper Paras Dogra still at the crease.

Jan 25, 2025 1:47 PM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Bengal finally bowl Haryana out, set target of 369

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Tall task ahead for Bengal, who need to win this match to remain in the hunt in an extremely tight group. It's a big target, especially with stalwart Abhimanyu Easwaran missing through injury. Big effort needed.

Jan 25, 2025 1:43 PM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Vijay Shankar brings up century for Tamil Nadu

Ranji Trophy Live Score: A terrific innings for Vijay Shankar in what has been a strong round for Indian all-rounders. Coming in at number six, Shankar counter-attacked and put together a terrific partnership with Jagadeesan, and is currently accompanied by first innings centurion, 18-year-old Andre Siddarth.

Jan 25, 2025 1:39 PM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Mumbai dismiss J&K set batters in quick succession after lunch

Ranji Trophy Live Score: The ideal start to the second session for Mumbai, as they account for Khajuria and Sharma. A small window of opportunity with new batters at the crease and runs still needed — but Abdul Samad has come out swinging, looking to relieve whatever run pressure exists.

Jan 25, 2025 1:28 PM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Shubman Gill nears century but Punjab on verge of defeat

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Shubman Gill is marching towards his century but he is running short of partners as Punjab have lost seven wickets are on the verge of suffering a big wicket. Mayank Markande was dismissed on 27 by Prasidh Krishna.

Jan 25, 2025 1:13 PM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: MP look to stretch lead past 300!

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Madhya Pradesh have taken a fine lead over Kerala here, and now the pressure is on the bowlers not to allow the MP batters to stretch it past 300. Saransh Jain and Aryan Pandey are still in the middle as MP isstill trying to find a way to post a target over 300.

Jan 25, 2025 1:02 PM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Shubman hits fifty!

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Shubman Gill continues Punjab's fightback and completes his half-century. The Punjab skipper is fighting hard alongside Mayank Markande, but it won't be an easy job for him to rescue his team from this situation as they still trail by 294 runs.

Jan 25, 2025 12:47 PM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: J&K need 120 more runs to win

Ranji Trophy Live Score: It seems like Jammu and Kashmir will look to get the result today itself, as they need just 120 more runs to win. It is going to be a very big upset but J&K have put up a collective show to make their case strong in this match. Shubham Khajuria and Vivrant Sharma are still in the middle for them.

Jan 25, 2025 12:29 PM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Jagadeeshan, Shankar hit fifties

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Narayan Jagadeeshan and Vijay Shankar have scored solid half-centuries, putting Tamil Nadu in the driver's seat with a lead of 272 runs. Meanwhile, Jagjit Singh claimed three wickets for Chandigarh. TN 301 & 175/4 vs CDG 204

Jan 25, 2025 12:10 PM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Lunch called: J&K, Haryana in control, Karnataka nearing win, MP-Kerala, Rajasthan-Vidarbha in the balance

Ranji Trophy Live Score: The matches beginning to take shape as lunch is called on day three. J&K batting on 85/1, a strong start to their chase of 205. Karnataka are four wickets from victory, although Shubman Gill remains at the crease. Haryana smothering Bengal's bowling attack.

Two MP wickets right before lunch swinging momentum back towards Kerala in a session that had belonged to MP until then, however, and Vidarbha frustrating Rajasthan. All to play for in those games.

Jan 25, 2025 11:57 AM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Three centurions for Uttar Pradesh as they declare on 603/2, double ton for captain Aryan Juyal

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Just a mammoth batting performance from Uttar Pradesh, putting a hapless Bihar bowling to the sword. After opener Goswami's 198, Aryan Juyal played a fine knock of 200* before declaring. Karan Sharma contributed with a century of his own — terrific showing by the team in Patna.

Jan 25, 2025 11:51 AM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Rajat Patidar dismissed on 92 on verge of lunch, huge wicket for Kerala

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Trying to increase the scoring rate in a must-win match for Madhya Pradesh, Rajat Patidar started taking the attack to Kerala's bowlers. It ended being his downfall, however, as an expansive drive sees him caught at slip.

Gone for a fine 92 with MP leading by 218 and four wickets down — anyone's match at this point, certain to be a thrilling remainder of the day.

Jan 25, 2025 11:48 AM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Vijay Shankar, Jagadeesan partnership provides Tamil Nadu upper edge vs Chandigarh

Ranji Trophy Live Score: A good start to the day would have had Chandigarh optimistic about bowling Tamil Nadu out, but a counter-attack by Vijay Shankar and consistency by Jagadeesan has seen a quick century partnership between the pair.

The lead has now exceeded 250, and with the two teams level on points, it will be interesting to see if TN go for the win and six points from here or settle for the three points after their first innings lead.

Jan 25, 2025 11:37 AM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Yash Rathod keeps Vidarbha competitive vs Rajasthan

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Heading into day three in a favourable position, Rajasthan have faced some resistance from Vidarbha's number five Yash Rathod, with both the batter and his team's lead into the 60s now. An important wicket for Rajasthan to take as they look for a crucial victory.

Jan 25, 2025 11:35 AM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Gujarat three wickets away from victory

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Gujarat approaching a crucial victory against Uttarakhand in Ahmedabad, three wickets from an innings victory that would put them in second place in group B. With Himachal struggling, they will likely enter the final round in that spot.

Jan 25, 2025 11:24 AM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: J&K going well, but Mumbai get crucial first breakthrough

Ranji Trophy Live Score: J&K's start to the chase starts well as the openers see out most of the new ball. However, first innings 5-fer taker Mohit Avasthi removes Yawer Hassan, and there is a glimmer of hope for Mumbai.

J&K need 160 runs.

Jan 25, 2025 11:01 AM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Haryana in cruise control vs Bengal, lead exceeds 300

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Bad signs for Bengal as the lead exceeds 300 for Haryana with the bat. Plenty left in the game, but a big fight up ahead for the hosts in Kalyani if they want to avoid a loss from this situation.

Jan 25, 2025 10:41 AM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Shubman Gill making patient going vs Karnataka, but losing partners

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Shubman Gill is playing a watchful innings against Karnataka, but none of his partners have been able to stick around and provide runs. Punjab now 61/4, Karnataka only 6 wickets from victory.

Jan 25, 2025 10:23 AM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Mumbai innings comes to an end at 290, J&K set target of 205

Ranji Trophy Live Score: J&K finally bring an end to Mumbai's resistance, and will now be tasked with chasing 205 in the fourth innings. The team will be disappointed with the bonus runs, having had their hosts on the ropes — but will still consider themselves slight favourites to chase the target down.

Jan 25, 2025 10:18 AM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Ruturaj Gaikwad dismissed on 89, misses out on century

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Not to be for Gaikwad. With the chance to score an important century in the context of his Test career, Gaikwad falls narrowly short.

He has done his job, however, with Maharashtra's lead over Baroda now well past 308.

Jan 25, 2025 10:14 AM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Haryana's lead balloons past 250 vs Bengal, 8 wickets in hand

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Bengal struggling in a must-win match against Haryana, as the Haryana middle order looks staunch in their batting against their hosts.

Bengal maybe missing Akash Deep, missing through injury, and the door is wide open for Karnataka and potentially Madhya Pradesh to vault over them.

Jan 25, 2025 10:06 AM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Shardul Thakur's fine knock comes to an end

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Finally some relief for J&K. After a 184-run partnership, Auqib Nabi finally comes good for his team once again, dismissing Shardul for 119. A fantastic, potentially match-winning innings from the bat of the out-of-favour all-rounder. Mumbai's lead sits on 199, he has done his job and then some.

Jan 25, 2025 10:03 AM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Big wicket for Kerala as Shubham Sharma dismissed after reaching 50

Ranji Trophy Live Score: No chance for Shubham Sharma to haul down the leading run-scorer mark today. With MP in a good spot, this was a massive wicket for Kerala, as N Basil snuck one through the gate of the MP captain. A wicket against the run of play, but one that might swing the momentum back towards Kerala.

Jan 25, 2025 9:52 AM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Chandigarh fighting back in battle of 1v2 against Tamil Nadu

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Tamil Nadu established a strong 97-run lead over Chandigarh, threatening to go clear at the top in Group D. However, Chandigarh have fought back, placing TN at 38/3 in the third innings.

The game in the balance once again — but first innings centurion Andre Siddarth yet to arrive at the crease.

Jan 25, 2025 9:47 AM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Ruturaj Gaikwad upping the ante for Maharashtra vs Baroda

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Maharashtra have performed admirably against Baroda, the standout team in group A, and are approaching a 300-run lead in the third innings.

Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has played a pivotal role, crossing into the 80s at over run-a-ball with a glut of boundaries. A popular player who has received calls for a Test debut, he is hammering home a point to the selectors with the incumbent players struggling.

Jan 25, 2025 9:37 AM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Rajasthan seeking big win over group leaders Vidarbha

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Bad starts for Vidarbha and Himachal, who occupy the top two in Group B, has made the chasing pack interested. Rajasthan could set up a late charge at qualification, while Gujarat now find themselves in a good position to end the round in the top two.

Gujarat vs Himachal in the final round is set up to be a real humdinger, if results go the right way in round six.

Jan 25, 2025 9:29 AM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Railways could jump into top 2, but first-day washout means a race against time

Ranji Trophy Live Score: It has been slow progress in the Railways vs Assam match in Guwahati, with only 75 overs bowled on day two after a first-day washout. Railways headed into the match knowing a win would likely put them in second place ahead of their match against Delhi next week, but practicality might mean they are fighting for three points instead of six by this point.

Jan 25, 2025 9:26 AM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Uttar Pradesh pile on the runs vs under-pressure Bihar

Ranji Trophy Live Score: After bowling Bihar out for 248, UP are approaching a 200-run lead, with only two wickets lost in their innings so far. Opener Abhishek Goswami agonisingly missed out on a double century after a rapid 198, while captain Aryan Juyal also reached his century on day two.

Not much to fight for at the bottom of group C, but bad signs for Bihar as they lie under threat of getting relegated to the Plate division for next season.

Jan 25, 2025 9:07 AM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Madhya Pradesh captain Shubham Sharma in hunt for top-scorer in season

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Although Tanmay Agarwal's big century for Hyderabad took him well clear at the top of the scoring charts, Shubham Sharma isn't too far behind, with his consistency being key in this season. He is currently batting on 46* alongside Rajat Patidar, who reached his own half-century right before stumps, and is currently 87 runs behind Agarwal's mark this season.

An interesting subplot to keep an eye on early on day three.

Jan 25, 2025 8:46 AM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Shardul century and 173* partnership with Kotian puts Mumbai in strong position

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Meanwhile, Mumbai looked ready to sink, 7 wickets down with only 15 runs in their lead. However, Shardul Thakur and Tanush Kotian, who saved some respectability with a 63-run partnership in the first innings, saved Mumbai with another crucial contribution for the eighth wicket.

Shardul scored another memorable Ranji ton, and Mumbai currently have a lead of 188 runs. Suddenly, they might be the favourites on a track that will only deteriorate on day three and four.

Jan 25, 2025 8:30 AM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: However, another struggle for international stars…

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Outside of Jadeja's star turn with the ball and cameo with the bat, it was a match to forget for most of the big names who fans had an eye on.

Another failure to make a big score for Mumbai openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma, despite strong starts and a 50 partnership, left many frustrated, while Rishabh Pant also couldn't get going in Rajkot once again.

Shubman Gill will have a point to prove after Punjab's first innings disaster, getting bowled out for 55, but his team have already lost two wickets for 24. How long can he hold out?

Jan 25, 2025 8:13 AM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Day two recap

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Day two saw plenty of action across the games, with one match even reaching its conclusion. Saurashtra beat Delhi, going up to third place in Group D, thanks to a 12-wicket haul by Ravindra Jadeja.

Karnataka and Hyderabad piled on the runs to make their matches fairly one-sided, but there's all to play for in a pair of tight contests between Kerala-MP and Bengal-Haryana.

Jan 25, 2025 7:35 AM IST

Ranji Trophy Live Score and Updates: Hello and welcome

Ranji Trophy Live Score and Updates: Hello and welcome to our live blog of Ranji Trophy round 6 matches where Mumbai will take on Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab will face Karnataka, Maharashtra and Baroda also lock horns on Day 3.

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