Chandigarh, Feb. 1 -- Chandigarh faced a crushing innings and 56-run defeat against Saurashtra on the third day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B encounter at the Cricket Stadium, Sector 16, on Saturday.

Saurashtra is now placed second in the group behind Madhya Pradesh, who took the top spot after beating Maharashtra, and will qualify for the next round if Karnataka fails to win against Punjab in their tie on Sunday.

After opting to field, Saurashtra dominated proceedings by bowling out the hosts for 136 in the first innings. The visitors then produced a batting masterclass, declaring at a massive 453 for 3. Although Chandigarh showed some resistance in their second innings, a disciplined bowling performance led by Dharmendrasinh Jad...