Mohammed Kaif shines as Andhra thrash Hyderabad

Secunderabad: Former India batsman Mohammed Kaif scored 88 as minnows Andhra beat a much-fancied Hyderabad by seven wickets in a south Zone leg match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, here on Saturday.

Batting first, Hyderabad were all out for 193 in 50 overs with Ashish Reddy scoring 43 while Stephen Veeraraghavulu picked three wickets.

In reply, Kaif hit 10 fours and a six in his unbeaten knock facing 107 balls as Andhra reached the target in 44.1 overs. Ricky Bhui scored 22 and K Bharath Reddy struck 46.

Brief Scores: Hyderabad 193 in 50 overs (Ashish Reddy 43, Stephen Veeraraghavulu 3/26)

Andhra 194/3 in 44.1 overs (Mohd Kaif 88 no).

Andhra won by 7 wkts. Points: Andhra 4; Hyderabad 0.