Kerala takes handsome lead against Jharkhand
Opener VA Jagadeesh and Robert Fernandez struck centuries and added 230 runs for the second wicket as Kerala took a huge 205-run first innings lead against Jharkhand in their Group C Ranji trophy match on the second day, here on Sunday.
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Malappuram: Opener VA Jagadeesh and Robert Fernandez struck centuries and added 230 runs for the second wicket as Kerala took a huge 205-run first innings lead against Jharkhand in their Group C Ranji trophy match on the second day, here on Sunday.
At close, Jharkhand were reeling at 37 for 2 in 14 overs in their second essay.
Earlier, resuming at overnight score of 165 for 1, Jagadeesh (138) and Robert Fernandez (111) batted well to take their side to a postition of strength.
But once the pair was dislodged, rest of the batsmen fumbled and the hosts were all out for 325 runs.
Jharkhand`s Shahabaz Nadeem was the chief wicket-taker (4 for 90) while Sameer Quadri captured 3 for 77.
The visitors did not fair well in their second innings too losing early wickets and have a tough task on hand.
Brief scores:
Jharkhand: 120 and 37 for 2
Kerala 1st innings: 325 all out (Jagadeesh 138, Fernandez 111; S Nadeem 4/90, S Quadri 3/77, Rao 2/39).
PTI
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