Ranji Trophy: Rahul, Padikkal flatten Uttarakhand; Karnataka 355/2 on Day 1
Karnataka dominated the Ranji Trophy semifinal against Uttarakhand, with KL Rahul (141) and Devdutt Padikkal (148*) smashing commanding centuries. Their massive 278-run partnership powered Karnataka to a strong 355/2 by stumps, leaving Uttarakhand's decision to bowl first looking questionable.