VRV scalps five, including hat-trick

The difference in his approach was evident, unlike his first innings spell, where he looked out of sorts, VRV Singh...

The difference in his approach was evident, unlike his first innings spell, where he looked out of sorts, VRV Singh (5/25) bowled a fiery spell to send five Orissa batsmen packing, and got a hat-trick to boot.

His exploits helped Punjab restrict Orissa to 76 on the third day. Punjab need just 58 more runs to earn an outright victory and with it five points to take their tally to 13.

VRV Singh trapped RR Parida leg before on the last ball of the 12th over, and came back in the 14th to send back RR Das and SV Sehgal in consecutive balls to complete his hat-trick. For good measure, he went on to add another wicket — that of P Jayachandra — in the 14th over itself. He also sent back Haldhar Das. At close of the third day’s play, Punjab were 117/2 with Ravi Inder (47) and skipper Pankaj Dharmani (8) at the crease.

Brief scores: Orissa: 323 and 76 (S S Das 45; Gagandeep Singh 3/25, VRV Singh 5/25) v Punjab 225 and 117/2 (S Sohal 44, R Inder batting 47).

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