Ranji Trophy: Karnataka Extend Lead vs Assam; Vidarbha In Command Against Madhya Pradesh

KV Aneesh's unbeaten 142 showcased Karnataka's dominating batting performance as the visitors reached 496 for five for a first-innings lead of 361 runs against Assam in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match in Guwahati on Tuesday. Aneesh made 142 not out from 248 balls with 10 fours and two sixes to lead Karnataka's charge in what could be their only innings of the match. From here on, the visitors will now look to inflict an innings defeat on Assam. Karnataka were also bolstered by half-centuries from Mayank Agarawal (72), Aneeshwar Gautam (83) and Manvanth Kumar (53 not out) in their first innings.

Assam were earlier bundled out for 135 on the first day and Karnataka had resumed their innings at 180 for two on the second day.

Meanwhile, hosts Tripura slipped to 54 for four in their second innings after taking a huge lead of 150 runs against former champions Saurashtra on the second day.

In reply to Tripura's 268, Saurashtra were bowled out for a mere 118 with Parvez Sultan taking 5/25 and Sandip Sarkar claiming 4/48.

The brilliant show from their bowlers gave Tripura the bragging rights in the game as they were leading by 204 runs overall at the close of play on Day 2.

Andhra, meanwhile, were steady at 20/0 in reply to Punjab's mammoth 529 for nine declared. After a poor start from their specialist batters, Punjab responded with Salil Arora's 144, Sanvir Singh's 205, and Emanjot Singh Chahal's 122.

Chhattisgarh would look to take a slender lead in the first innings after they reduced Hyderabad to 275 for nine. Chhattisgarh, who had earlier made 284, are ahead by a mere nine runs.

Wadkar, Bhute put Vidarbha in command

Skipper Akshay Wadkar led from the front with a century, while Nachiket Bhute fell three runs short of a hundred as Vidarbha posted 334 for nine in their first innings against Madhya Pradesh in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match in Nagpur on Tuesday.

Resuming at 56 for four, Vidarbha made a fine recovery with Wadkar scoring 100 with the help of nine boundaries before retiring hurt. Bhute made an impactful 97, hitting six fours and five sixes.

Vidarbha thus secured a first-innings lead of 125 runs over Madhya Pradesh.

Saransh Jain (3/77) claimed three wickets for MP, while Kumar Kartikeya had taken three scalps on the opening day.

At stumps, Saksham Purohit and Atharva Mahajan were at the crease, with Madhya Pradesh at 19 for 1, trailing by 106 runs.

Madhya Pradesh had scored 209 in their first innings.

In Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh openers Adarsh Singh and Madhav Kaushik put their side in a commanding position with 96 not out and 90 not out respectively as the hosts reached 196 without loss in 55 overs.

Earlier, Baroda, resuming at 269 for six, were bowled out for 355 in 115.3 overs. Overnight batter Mohan Solanki scored a useful half-century, while skipper Atit Sheth contributed 35.

Kartik Yadav was the pick of the UP bowlers, claiming five wickets for 104 runs in 30.3 overs, while Karan Sharma picked up three wickets.

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