Mysuru: Hosts Karnataka recorded an emphatic victory against Tripura, beating the visitors by an innings and 116 runs, in the Ranji Trophy Elite Cricket match at SDNR Wadiyar Stadium (Gangothri Glades) in Manasagangothri campus this noon.

Tripura, who trailed by 296 runs, resumed their second innings on their overnight score of 98/3, still falling behind by 198 runs and  were bowled out by the hosts for a paltry 180 runs shortly after lunch on the fourth and final day of the 4-day match, handing  hosts Karnataka victory by an innings and 116 runs.

For Karnataka, skipper Shreyas Gopal bagged 5 wickets while Mysuru lad L. Manvanth Kumar and Vijaykumar Vyshak bagged two wickets each. For Tripura, the only significant contribution came from Sridam Paul who scored 50.

Brief scores: Tripura – 194 &180. Karnataka – 490/9 declared.