Ranji Trophy: Hyderabad vs Kerela Ranji match ends in a draw

Wayanad (Kerala): Tanmay Agarwal (110) and Akshath Reddy (104) hit twin centuries to help Hyderabad score 249-1 in their second innings even as Kerela pocketed three points due to their massive first innings lead in their drawn Ranji Trophy Group C cricket match, here today.

Tanmay and Akshath stitched together a 235-run opening partnership after Hyderabad resumed their second innings at 4-0 on the fourth and final day.

Tanmay hit 15 boundaries in his 229-ball innings, while Akshath cracked 10 fours and two sixes in his unbeaten 225-ball stay at the Krishnagiri Stadium.

Skipper Sachin Baby, who scored an unbeaten double century yesterday, was the only wicket-taker for Kerela as he dismissed Tanmay in the 73rd over with Raiphi Gomez taking the catch.

It was a solid batting display by Hyderabad after they were dismissed at 270 in their first innings. However, it will give them only one point as Kerala had surpassed Hyderabad's 1st innings, declaring at 447 for seven in 158 overs yesterday.

Brief scores:

Hyderabad: 270 and 249 for one in 77 overs (T Agarwal 110, P A Reddy 104 not out; S baby 1/28).

Kerala 1st innings: 447/7 in 158 overs.