The 1998–99 Irani Cup match was played 30 September - 4 October 1998 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. The match between the reigning Ranji Trophy champions Karnataka and Rest of India was a draw.[1] Karnataka won the Irani Cup due to their first innings lead.[2][3][4]

Scorecard

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30 September - 4 October 1998
Scorecard
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326 (141.5 overs)
Sujith Somasunder 143
Nikhil Chopra 4/87 (48 overs)
221 (111.5 overs)
Nikhil Chopra 54
Sunil Joshi 5/57 (41.5 overs)
304/6d (117 overs)
Vijay Bharadwaj 87
Nikhil Chopra 3/87 (32 overs)
164/1 (46 overs)
VVS Laxman (93)
Sunil Joshi 1/27 (12 overs)
Match drawn
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
Umpires: Borni Jamula and Jasbir Singh
  • Karnataka won the toss and elected to bat.
  • Karnataka won the Irani Cup due to their first innings lead.

References

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  1. ^ "Ranji Trophy: Karnataka retain title with comprehensive win over Tamil Nadu in final". Hindustan Times. 2015-03-12. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  2. ^ "Irani Trophy | 1998/99 Irani Trophy | Live Score, Schedule, News". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  3. ^ "Impressive Karnataka clinches the Irani Cup". The Hindu. 2014-02-12. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  4. ^ Kumar, Nandini (13 February 2014). "Hat-trick for Shreyas as Karnataka win Irani Cup". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
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