Mohit Ahlawat smashed 142 off 150 balls, Rajat Paliwal scored 111 and 62* as Services lead Delhi by 202 runs at stumps on Day 3Check full match report and scorecard.
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Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Mohit Ahlawat’s blazing 142 puts Services in command against Delhi
Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Services are in a good place against Delhi in their Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Elite Group C clashAt stumps on Day 3, Services have taken a 202-run lead and the match is now looking tough for Delhi.
The match is being played at the Airforce Complex ground, Palam A Stadium, DelhiServices won the toss and decided to bat first.
In the first innings, Services scored 266/10 in 88 oversCaptain Rajat Paliwal was the star of the inningsHe played a superb knock of 111 runs off 196 balls with 10 fours and remained unbeaten till the end.
Mohit Ahlawat also played a useful knock of 33 runs off 49 balls with 3 fours and 2 sixesPulkit Narang added 30 runs off 89 balls with 6 foursApart from these three, no other Services batter could make a big score.
In reply, Delhi batted well and scored 344/10 in 105.4 oversWith this total, Delhi took a 78-run lead in the first innings.
Priyansh Arya scored 58 runs off 88 balls with 1 four and 3 sixesAyush Doseja played a patient knock of 78 runs off 154 balls with 6 foursSumit Mathur also contributed with 99 runs off 196 balls with 10 fours and 2 sixesDelhi looked in control after taking the first-innings lead.
In the second innings, Delhi made a great start with the ballDelhi picked up 2 wickets in the first 5 overs and Services were under early pressure.
But then Mohit Ahlawat changed the whole gameHe played one of the best knocks of the season so farAhlawat smashed 142 runs off just 150 balls with 12 fours and 7 sixes at a strike rate of 94.67He batted in attacking style and did not let Delhi bowlers settle at all.
Ahlawat was finally dismissed, caught by Sanat Sangwan off the bowling of Aman ChoudharyBut by then, he had already put Services in a commanding position.
At stumps on Day 3, Services were 280/5 in 66 overs in their second inningsCaptain Rajat Paliwal was once again batting wellHe was unbeaten on 62 runs off 96 balls with 7 foursVineet Dhankhar was giving him company on 5 runs off 22 balls.
For Delhi, Aman Choudhary was the best bowler with figures of 22-2-87-2Hrithik Shokeen took 1 wicket for 45 runs in 13 overs.
What will happen on Day 4?
Services now lead by 202 runs with 5 wickets still in handIf Paliwal and the lower order add another 80-100 runs on Day 4, Delhi will face a very difficult chase of around 280-300 runs on the final day.
Delhi will need early wickets on the morning of Day 4 to stay in the matchIf Services bat for one more session, the match will go completely out of Delhi’s hands.
With only one day left, the match looks like it is heading towards a draw, but Delhi will have to fight hard to save itServices will try to push for an outright win.
Brief Scores:
Services: 266/10 in 88 overs (Rajat Paliwal 111 not out off 196, Mohit Ahlawat 33 off 49, Pulkit Narang 30 off 89) & 280/5 in 66 overs (Mohit Ahlawat 142 off 150, Rajat Paliwal 62 not out off 96; Aman Choudhary 2/87)
Delhi: 344/10 in 105.4 overs (Sumit Mathur Badoni 99 off 196, Ayush Doseja 78 off 154, Priyansh Arya 58 off 89)
Services lead by 202 runs at Stumps, Day 3.
