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Smaran Ravichandran’s IPL bargain buy powers Karnataka with Ranji Trophy century
✍️ Sportscape Magazine
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 01:38 AM
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Smaran Ravichandran, bought for just ₹30 lakhs in the IPL auction, scored a century for Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy, steering the team to a crucial advantage.
Smaran Ravichandran was picked up by an IPL franchise for a modest sum of ₹30 lakhs during the recent player auction.
In the subsequent Ranji Trophy match, he played a composed innings, reaching the three‑figure mark and stabilizing Karnataka’s batting lineup.
His century contributed significantly to the team’s total, helping Karnataka secure a favorable position in the game.
The performance has drawn attention to his potential as a valuable lower‑cost asset in domestic and franchise cricket.
In the subsequent Ranji Trophy match, he played a composed innings, reaching the three‑figure mark and stabilizing Karnataka’s batting lineup.
His century contributed significantly to the team’s total, helping Karnataka secure a favorable position in the game.
The performance has drawn attention to his potential as a valuable lower‑cost asset in domestic and franchise cricket.