Saurashtra captain Jaydev Unadkat scripted history on his return to Ranji Trophy as the left-arm pacer claimed a hat-trick in the first over of the Group B match to wreak havoc on Delhi's top-order here at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium on Tuesday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
This was the first-ever first-over hat trick in the history of Ranji Trophy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Unadkat picked up a hat-trick in the first over of the match by dismissing Dhruv Shorey, Vaibhav Rawal, and Yash Dhull off the third, fourth and fifth deliveries.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He then added two more wickets to his kitty in the form of Lalit Yadav and Lakshay Thareja by the end of his second over to complete his 21st five-wicket haul in first-class cricket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Overall, Unadkat picked up 6 wickets after conceding 29 runs in 9 overs as Delhi were reduced to 10 for 7 after a dramatic start.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Last month, Unadkat was the leading wicket-taker during Saurashtra's run to the Vijay Hazare Trophy title. He picked up 19 wickets in 10 matches at an economy of 3.33.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 31-year-old also earned a Test recall in Mirpur. He claimed three scalps as India recorded a 2-0 series win in Bangladesh.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Saurashtra are in their quest to make the knockouts. After three games, they are currently placed third in Group B with 12 points, including one win and two draws.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On the other hand, Delhi are reeling with 2 points in the ongoing season after a 9-wicket loss against Maharashtra and a draw against Assam and Tamil Nadu.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mumbai and Maharashtra are currently placed first and second.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On the other hand, Delhi are reeling with 2 points in the ongoing season after a 9-wicket loss against Maharashtra and a draw against Assam and Tamil Nadu.<\/p>\r\n\r\n