Railways and Rajasthan drew in a tense 155‑run partnership that staved off a win, with Saif’s 103 not out and Goyal’s 59 anchoring the hosts. The match ended 176/2 for Rajasthan, after Railways’ 338 in the first innings.
Saif’s 103* off 118 balls—eight fours and four sixes—was the match‑defining knock, while Ajay Kukna’s 4 for 106 in the opening innings earned praise from both camps. The injury‑hit Rajasthan attack saw Akash Singh hurt his hand and Kukna swollen, limiting their bowling potency.
The turning point came when Rajasthan enforced the follow‑on, only to see their top order collapse after a 155‑run partnership. Railways’ bowlers extracted life early, but the second‑innings partnership held them to 176/2, sealing the draw.
Kartik Sharma admitted the bowlers’ injuries hampered the chase and that wickets stopped coming. He praised the young pace attack and expressed hope that Kukna will recover for the next match.
Rajasthan will face Uttarakhand in Dehradun on October 26, a match that could lift them up the table if they come away with a win.