Ranji Trophy: MP Qualifies for Quarterfinals; Saurashtra Nears Spot

• Madhya Pradesh secured a 133-run victory over Maharashtra, with Kumar Kartikeya taking 10 wickets in the match, ensuring their spot in the Ranji Trophy quarterfinals.
• Saurashtra defeated Chandigarh by an innings and 56 runs, largely due to Harvik Desai's unbeaten 200, and are now on the brink of qualification.
• Kumar Kartikeya (4/49) and Aryan Pandey (4/17) were instrumental in MP's win, dismantling Maharashtra's batting lineup.
• Dharmendrasinh Jadeja (4/53) and Chirag Jani (4/78) led Saurashtra's bowling attack against Chandigarh.
• Karnataka needs an outright win against Punjab to qualify, but currently trails, making their qualification dependent on a 'miracle'.

Why It Matters: Madhya Pradesh and Saurashtra are set to advance in the Ranji Trophy, while Karnataka faces a tough challenge.