Karnataka lead Tripura by 103 runs after two days in Ranji Trophy match
Karnataka reached 297 for seven to lead Tripura by 103 runs after two days of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match in Mysuru.
Karnataka ended day two at 297 for seven against Tripura and lead by 103 runs after two days of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match in Mysuru. Karun Nair scored 63 runs off 85 balls while Rohan Patil made 72 runs off 130 balls. KV Aneesh scored 68 runs off 142 balls before getting out.
Aneesh and Karun Nair added 105 runs for the fourth wicket before Tripura took three quick wickets to leave Karnataka at 225 for five. Tripura's Abhijit Sarkar took three wickets for 59 runs. Aneeshwar Gautam remained not out on 33 runs while Manvanth Kumar was unbeaten on six.
Tripura were bowled out for 197 in their first innings. The match continues on day three with Karnataka looking to extend their lead. Both teams are competing for points in the Elite Group B standings.
CricHubb Take
The 105-run partnership between Aneesh and Nair proved crucial in stabilising Karnataka's innings after Tripura's early strikes reduced them to 225 for five.