Jammu and Kashmir had refused to land on the ground at Reliance Stadium here on Saturday, accusing the on the third day of the Elite Group A Ranji Trophy match against Baroda.

The game stayed for one hour and 25 minutes

According to a report by ESPN Cricinfo, Jammu and Kashmir alleged that the pitch was tampered with to give a direct victory to the domestic team Baroda to ensure qualification for the quarter -final phase. The game of the first session stayed for one hour and 25 minutes on Saturday due to protest against Jammu and Kashmir.

The knockout qualification from Jammu and Kashmir, Baroda and Mumbai Group A is struggling for two places. Mumbai has strengthened their claim by scoring bonus points on Meghalaya on Saturday and 456 win over Meghalaya. The match started in Vadodara at 10:55 am on Saturday after the intervention of the match referee Arjan Kripal Singh.

Not abnormal in winter season

When contacted an officer traveling with the Jammu and Kashmir team on this matter, he denied having any such information. He told 'PTI', “I don't know anything about it. The report said that match officials extended the game on Saturday, Baroda Cricket Association said that there was a delay in the match starting due to excess moisture in the pitch. This is not uncommon in winter season.

Jammu and Kashmir started playing ahead of 125 runs for one wicket on the third day and the entire team was dismissed for 284 runs in the second innings. Baroda got a target of 365 runs to win. The hosts have scored 58 runs for two wickets till the stumps and need 307 runs on the last day.

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