Ahmedabad: In a rare occurrence on a cricket pitch, 26 wickets fell on Day One of the Ranji Trophy Group ‘B’ match between Haryana and Gujarat at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium here yesterday.

By the end of an action-packed day, Haryana were 71 for six in their second innings, leading the hosts by 75 runs. Spinners ruled the roost with Ramesh Powar (5-40) and Amit Mishra (5-37) taking five wickets each for Gujarat and Haryana respectively.

Opting to bat, Haryana managed 129 in 31.5 overs. Gujarat replied with 125 runs in 29.2 overs.