After a sensational outing in the latest edition of the Ranji Trophy, Odisha batter Pradosh Ranjan Paul kicked off this season’s Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) on a sublime note. Paul played a blistering knock of 88 off just 55 balls to guide his side Chepauk Super Gillies to a convincing win against Salem Spartans on Tuesday night. Paul’s gusty knock comprised 12 boundaries and one six. The 22-year-old stitched a solid opening partnership of 91 along with captain Narayan Jagadeesan to set up a strong foundation for the Chepauk-based side. Paul’s superb batting powered his team to a mammoth total of 217. Salem Spartans, during the run chase, could only manage to reach 165.
Twitter Reacts To Pradosh Ranjan Paul’s Performance
Pradosh Ranjan Paul, thanks to his power-packed batting, was the talk of the town as Twitter users were in awe of the Odisha-born’s brilliant performance.
Pradosh Ranjan Paul, age 22, smashed 631 runs from 9 innings with 3 hundreds & 2 fifties in Ranji 2022-23 followed by 88 from 55 balls in the first match of TNPL 2023.
Another talent to watch out from Tamil Nadu. pic.twitter.com/WTZZQPH2bQ
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 13, 2023
“He was really good this Ranji season. Guy came out of nowhere and was captaining the side in the last few games. There’s enough spark I believe,” wrote one social media user.
He was really good this ranji season. Guy came out of nowhere and was captaining the side in the last few game.
There’s enough spark I believe ___
— Bilal Hussain (@ibilalhusain) June 13, 2023
Another person requested Indian Premier League (IPL) side Royal Challengers Bangalore to keep a close eye on Pradosh Ranjan Paul.
One user felt that Paul can play as an opener for Chennai Super Kings in future.
Next opening partner of csk
— prince jaiswal (@princej23150968) June 13, 2023
Coming back to on-field developments, Baba Aparajith, Rocky Bhasker and M Viju Arul picked up two wickets each to earn a resounding victory for Chepauk Super Gillies. Pradosh Ranjan Paul was adjudged Man of the Match for his stupendous innings.
Pradosh Ranjan Paul
Pradosh Ranjan Paul may not have made his international debut yet but the Odisha-born is no stranger to domestic cricket. In the 2022-23 season of the Ranji Trophy, he had notched up 631 runs in nine innings. He registered three centuries and two half centuries in the tournament.
In first-class cricket, Paul has featured in 10 matches. With 746 runs to his name, Paul enjoys a sensational average of 62.16 in first-class cricket. He has three centuries and as many half centuries under his belt in this format. Paul had made his first-class debut against Delhi in 2019. Representing Tamil Nadu in that game, he had pulled off a fine knock of 78 in the first innings. In the second innings, he remained unbeaten on 17.
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