Karnataka Dominates Ranji Semis: 802-Run Lead, Smaran's Record-Breaking Centuries

• Karnataka secured an 802-run lead against Uttarakhand in the Ranji Trophy semi-final, scoring 299/6 in their second innings.
• Ravichandran Smaran, 22, made history by scoring centuries in both innings of the match (135 and 127 runs).
• Karnataka bowled out Uttarakhand for 233 in their first innings, gaining a 503-run lead, but chose not to enforce follow-on.
• Smaran and Lokesh Rahul (70*) built a crucial 168-run partnership for the fifth wicket in the second innings.
• Fast bowlers Vishakh Vijaykumar and Vidyadhar Patil took three wickets each for Karnataka in Uttarakhand's first innings.