Bengaluru, Punjab skipper Shubman Gill endured a tricky day as Karnataka posted a mammoth 475, constructed round Ravichandran Smaran’s maiden first-class double ton that put the hosts firmly within the driver’s seat of their Elite Group C Ranji Trophy match right here Friday.
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After a poor present with the bat on the opening day, it was one other tough day for Gill on the sector as his bowlers failed to use strain on the opposition.
Resuming on 199 for 4, in a single day batter Smaran dominated proceedings with an excellent 277-ball 203, virtually single-handedly taking Punjab to the massive whole.
Smaran’s knock was the spotlight of the day, with the following greatest rating being Abhinav Manohar’s 34. Smaran anchored the innings as different batters chipped in with helpful contributions earlier than Karnataka have been bowled out in 122.1 overs.
Of their second innings, Punjab have been 24 for two in 13 overs, and have been trailing by 396 runs, with Gill holding the fort at 7 not out from 36 balls, and Jassinder Singh on the crease on zero.
Haryana’s Anuj Thakral shines with 6/31 towards Bengal
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At Kalyani, Anuj Thakral’s sensible spell of 6/31 helped Haryana dismiss Bengal for 124. The hosts, enjoying their must-win sport, thus conceded an important 33-run first innings lead.
Haryana, who have been dismissed for 157 of their first innings, reached 158 for two at stumps on Day 2, taking a 191-run general lead.
Himanshu Rana and Nishant Sindhu have been on the crease on the shut of play.
Ton-up Abhishek and Aryan put UP in management
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In Patna, Uttar Pradesh took management with a commanding 417 for two on Day 2, having gained a 169-run first-innings lead over Bihar.
Abhishek Goswami was the star, falling simply in need of a double ton with a blistering 198 off 206 balls, together with 29 fours and three sixes.
At stumps, Aryan Juyal remained unbeaten on 103, with Karan Sharma giving him firm.
Bihar had been bowled out for 248 of their first innings.
MP lead by 133 towards Kerala
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In Thiruvananthapuram, Madhya Pradesh took a 133-run general lead towards Kerala, reaching 140 for two in 41 overs, after dismissing Kerala for 167 in 56.2 overs.
Skipper Shubham Sharma and Rajat Patidar anchored the innings, with the MP bowlers, Aryan Pandey and Avesh Khan , doing the injury earlier.
Temporary Scores:
At Bengaluru: Punjab: 55 & 24-2 in 13 overs Karnataka: 475 all out in 122.1 overs
At Kalyani: Haryana: 157 & 158-2 in 44 overs Bengal: 124 all out in 40.2 overs
At Patna:
Bihar: 248
Uttar Pradesh: 417-2 in 91 overs
At Thiruvananthapuram:
Madhya Pradesh: 160 & 140-2 in 41 overs
Kerala: 167 all out in 56.2 overs .