Maharashtra were bundled out for just 44 runs in the first innings of their Ranji Trophy 2019-20 match against Services at the Airforce Complex ground, Palam, New Delhi. 25-year-old medium-pace bowler Poonam Poonia scalped 5/11 in his 10.2 overs to derail Maharashtra’s batting. Apart from him Sachidanand Pandey and Diwesh Gurdev Pathania packed three and two wickets each. This is now Maharashtra’s second-lowest total in Ranji Trophy history. Maharashtra’s 44 also happens to be the lowest team total in Ranji Trophy in 78 years. Last time, Maharashtra were bowled out for under 50 was way back in 1941/42 against Nawanagar. Live Cricket Streaming of Ranji Trophy 2019-20 on Hotstar and Star Sports: Check Live Cricket Score, Watch Free Telecast of India's Domestic Tournament on TV and Online.

Maharashtra’s decision to bat first proved to be a disastrous one as inside first four overs, the Naushad Shaikh-led side lost its top-order including the captain. Things got ugly for Maharashtra, the two-time Ranji winners, as they lost half of the side for just 18 runs.

Satyajeet Bachhav and Chirag Khurana added a 22-run stand for the sixth wicket, and it was the highest partnership in Maharashtra’s innings. Khurana and Bachhav were the top-scorers for Maharashtra with 14 and 11 respectively. Apparently, these two were the only batsmen to score in double digits — Maharashtra’s innings comprised of four ducks. At the time fo filing this report, Services were 122 for four. Shubman Gill 'Abuses' Umpire During Ranji Trophy 2019-20 Match Against Delhi After Being Given Out, Decision Overturned.

This is Maharashtra’s, who are placed in Elite Group C, fourth match. In their opening match of the season, Maharashtra were handed a defeat by Haryana. They also lost their second encounter to Jammu and Kashmir by 54 runs before being involved in a draw with Chhattisgarh.

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